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HEW How english works: Text Structure Learning Targets
• Apply understanding of how narratives are structured to comprehend the text.
• Support opinions in academic discussion using appropriate phrases with adverbs.
• Write a short explanation independently and justify your ideas using textual evidence.
Text structure
Most stories follow the same basic text structure, or plot. After the exposition, or opening, the story’s rising action leads to a climax. Details about the conflict are usually revealed at this time as well. Then, the falling action leads to the story’s resolution, or ending. These elements of plot help writers organize their ideas. The chart below tells more about plot structure.
ACTIVITY 3.6
Language Resources: Plot structure
exposition
the opening of a story; introduces the reader to the characters, setting, and the conflict
Rising action
the main events that form the plot of a story; these events lead to the story’s climax
conflict
a struggle, problem, or obstacle in a story
climax
the most exciting or important part
Read through “Arachne,” noting passages that reveal each plot element. Label the plot diagram with each element of plot structure from “Arachne.” The exposition has been filled in for you.
of a story; the turning point
Falling action
the events that lead to the ending of a story
Resolution
the point at the end of the story when the conflict is solved or ended
Plot Diagram
Climax
Conflict
Exposition
Arachne is a weaver. The setting is a small village in Greece.
Resolution
Unit 1 • The Choices We Make • Part 3: Arachne 37
Rising Action
Falling Action
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