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Here are the teacher pack items for Analyzing Plot Elements:
Overview In this experience, students read a non-linear story and analyze the elements of its plot. Next, they find flashback in the story. Finally, they read a linear story and compare its plot to that of the non-linear example. Objectives Duration One class period. You may choose to have the students read the short stories (provided in the Student Pack) at home before beginning the experience. Vocabulary Words Used in “The Lumber Room” Vocabulary Words Used in “The Sniper”
For most readers, the thing that first gets them interested in a story is the plot—the actions that occur and the way they build excitement from beginning to end. In this experience, you will learn about two specific, contrasting kinds of plots.
Objectives
The word linear means “in a straight line.” Not surprisingly, the word non-linear means “not in a straight line.”
Both of those words will be important in this experience about the plots of stories.How might the words linear and non-linear apply to stories?
Discuss student responses. At this point, students are not expected to know the correct answer. The question and students’ guesses are intended to arouse interest in the experience.
