Dramatic Structure

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Dramatic Structure
Please print this slide show, follow the
directions, and staple it to your reading
response.
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DRAMATIC

• Turning point Describe event

STRUCTURE

• Main conflict Describe event
• Conflict External or internal
• Character vs Character
• Society
• Nature

• Plot Development Describe event leading toward
  resolution

Plot Development/Level of Tension

• Setting Where, When, Why
• Main characters Protagonist Name,
• Method of Char.
• Antagonist Name,
• Method of Char.
• Basic plot

• Main conflict resolved
• Describe event that resolves conflict in Rising
  Action
• Protagonists role in
  resolution Describe event

Time
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling
Action Resolution
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Guidelines

• All plot development events must be described in
  10 words or less
• Creatively format the chart just like it looks on
  previous slide
• Provide all literary term headings
• Do not use lined paper
• Must be colorful (add graphics if you want)
• See following examples for ideas

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TRANSITIONAL PAGE
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TRANSITIONAL PAGE
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How to Grade a Dramatic Structure Chart
Write a one sentence evaluation explaining how
this reading response helped you comprehend the
literary aspects of the plot and your ability to
analyze and evaluate it.
It doesnt get any easier than this. Every
heading, answer, and description is worth 3.3
points! If plot developments are more than ten
words, no credit is earned.
Then, write one sentence stating what youd do
better or differently next time according to the
criteria.
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Printing Directions

1. On the tool bar, click on File, click on
   Print.
2. In the Print dialogue box, in the lower left
   corner under Print What, click on the drop
   down arrow and select Handouts.
3. Then, under Color/Grayscale, select the best
   on for your printer.
4. Next, under Handouts, click on Slides per
   Page, and choose 9.
5. Lastly, click on OK, and the file will print.
6. Staple Directions to your assignment.