ALEX Learning Activity

Students will write a fictional narrative incorporating the literary elements of plot (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, solution). They will also include multimedia components and visual displays in their presentations to enhance the development of ideas and themes.

Students will read another student's narrative and respond to the plot questions attached to be sure they comprehend the text and the literary element of plot used in the text. 

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

Students will be able to respond to the parts of the plot by identifying and creating their own character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution/solution. 

Students will be able to write a three-paragraph fictional narrative incorporating the literary elements of the plot (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution).

Students will be able to include multimedia components and visual displays in a presentation to enhance the development of ideas/themes.

Students will be able to respond to the plot questions attached to be sure they comprehend the text and the literary element of the plot.

1. The students will demonstrate their understanding of the plot by completing the plot slides. They will complete the section on each slide by describing each part of their story. Each part of their narrative story plot will be completed on slides 3-9 and then combined to create their 3 paragraphs on slide 10 (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution).

2. The students will write a fictional narrative incorporating the literary elements of the plot (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution).

3. The students will include multimedia components to enhance their writing and develop their ideas (graphics).

4. The students will demonstrate their understanding of the plot by responding to questions about literary elements used in the narrative of another student (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution).

5. Teacher needs to go over the grading rubric with the students. You may want to make copies, or digitally share the rubric with the students so they can check as they work. 

Students will use their Google Slides-Plot Slides to complete their three-paragraph fictional narrative.

Students must be sure to include: 

• All parts of the plot (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution).
• Write three paragraphs with a beginning/middle/end.

Students will get with a partner to complete the plot questions once they have both written/typed their 3 paragraph narrative. After each has completed their plot questions, they can discuss any parts that may be missing, lack detail, or need to be changed. 

The teacher will use the attached grading rubric to assess student fictional narratives. 

1. Review the Google Slides-Plot Slides.

2. Assign Plot Slides to the digital learning platform you are using.

3. Go over the parts of plot (character, setting, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/solution)

4. Make copies of the plot quesions for students to use when finished with their narrative.

5. Make copies of the grading rubric and review it with students so they know what is expected.

Teachers- If a student is struggling with getting started on their writing, they can use the storyboard template to help them organize their thoughts into paragraphs. 

If you interested in other parts of the lesson I have included links for Part 1 and Part 2.