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Writing Workshop 4 (continued)
After Reading
4. What is the main focus of this short story?
Students’ responses might include bullying, “turnabout is fair play,” justice, or heroism.
The Elements of a Short Story
Short stories include these elements: plot and conflict, point of view, characterization, setting, and dialogue.
Plot
The plot is the sequence of events and actions that get the characters in the story from point A to point B, then to point C, and so on.
5. Use the Plot Diagram graphic organizer below to sketch the plot of “Priscilla and the Wimps.” Include notes about the conflict in the story. The main character in “Priscilla and the Wimps” faces both internal and external conflicts. Take notes on both.
Plot Diagram
Conflict
Exposition
4 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 8
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
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