Teachers' Guide

PLOT/ Plot Diagram

 

Lesson Topic:   Plot/ Plot Diagram

Subject Area and Grade/ Year Level: English Grade 10

 

Learning Objectives:

 

This lesson introduces the Plot as one of the Elements of short story, Structures of Plot and the Essential Parts of Plot. They are expected to answer the 7 questions with corresponding explanations as well as Plotting on a Plot diagram.

 

This lesson targets the student’s comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary and grammar skills.

 

At the end of the lesson the students are able to;

 

  1. define the elements of fiction, different structures of plot and the essential parts of plot;
  2. differentiate the elements of fiction, different structures of plot and the essential parts of plot from each other;
  3. Create or construct their own story using different structures of plot;
  4. apply knowledge of plot to an original work of fiction (diagramming);
  5. understand the flow of the story 
through various activities (quiz/game); and
  6.  appreciate the importance of Plot in understanding the literary works (novels/ short story/ movies/ TV series) for future references.

 

 

Prerequisites/ Entry Level Skills:

 

Before the Activity will be conducted the teacher will orient first the students about the rules and regulations inside the laboratory.

 

Prior about the online treasure hunt, the teacher will discuss and explain first about the online treasure hunt on what is it and how it works.

 

Resources:

 

Hardware or software to be used:

-Computer or mobiles devices that has a stable access to internet connection

-Microsoft Word

-Chrome

-Websites

 

note: The hardware and software that need to be use listed above are available in the school Laboratory.

 

Implementation Guidelines:

 

            The class will be divided into groups with five members each.

Each group will be helping each other to finish the activities or tasks before they  meet the deadline.

 

 

Activity/Step

 

 

Due date/ Deadline
  1. Read the Web resources given for background information

June 28, 2021
  1. Answering the questions

July 12, 2021
  1. Create a story and plot it in a Plot Diagram using Freytag’s Pyramid.

July 19, 2021

 

 

Evaluation Scheme:

 

            The students are required to create and construct a Plot Diagram using Freytag’s Pyramid. The Teacher will evaluate the students output based on the given rubric below.

 

 

Plot Diagram Rubric

 

 

Poor

2 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

  

Exposition

Poor


Student/s did not include setting, characters, or conflict in their plot structure. Student/s do not demonstrate an understanding of the exposition.

Fair


Student/s demonstrate knowledge of only part of the setting, characters, or conflict. Student/s have partial understanding of the exposition.

Good


Student/s demonstrate knowledge of the setting, characters, or conflict. Student/s have adequate understanding of all parts in the exposition.

Excellent


Student/s demonstrate knowledge of the setting, characters, or conflict. Student/s have adequate understanding of all parts in the exposition.

  

Rising Action

Poor


Students show minimal evidence of action that took place before reaching the turning point of the story. Students do not demonstrate an understanding.

Fair


Students show fair evidence of action taking place before the turning point. Students demonstrate partial understanding.

Good


Students show good evidence of action taking place before the turning point. Students demonstrate a good understanding.

Excellent


Students show strong evidence of action taking place before the turning point. Students demonstrate complete understanding.

  

Climax

Poor


Students minimal understand the turning point in the story. Students follow a timeline instead of a plot; therefore missing the turning point.

Fair


Students show fair understanding concerning the turning point. Students can recognize the turning point, but have difficulty explaining it.

Good


Students show good understanding concerning the turning point. Students can recognize the turning point explain it.

Excellent


Students show strong understanding concerning the turning point. Students can recognize the turning point explain it in detail.

  

Falling Action

Poor


Students show minimal evidence of action that took place after the turning point in the story. Students do not demonstrate understanding.

Fair


Students show fair evidence of action taking place before the turning point. Students demonstrate partial understanding.

Good


Students show good evidence of action taking place after the turning point. Students demonstrate a good understanding.

Excellent


Students show strong evidence of action taking place after the turning point. Students demonstrate complete understanding.

  

Resolution

Poor


Students do not show evidence of a resolved conflict. The resolution does not relate to the exposition. Students do not demonstrate understanding.

Fair


Students show fair evidence of a resolved conflict. The resolution relates to the exposition, but details are lacking. Students show partial understanding.

Good


Students show good evidence of a resolved conflict. The resolution relates to the exposition, and include details. Students show good understanding.

Excellent


Students show strong evidence of a resolved conflict. The resolution relates to the exposition, and offers many details. Students understand completely.