Created by Sherry Chapman, this is a good graphic organizer to help student plot their own stories.

1. Plot Outline by Sherry Chapman<br />Major Characters (show the character using indirect characterization)Minor Characters (show the character using indirect characterization)Setting: Where and when (give detailed description using sensory details: sight, sound, smell, touch.How does the setting affect the story – creepy, comfortable, exciting…?Conflict: main problemBeginning situation (exposition):Major/Minor Characters:Setting:Rising Action (create tension and suspense in these events):1.2.3.4.Climax (the most exciting/emotional moment):Falling Action (what happens after the climax to lead to the resolution):1.2.Denouement (ending/resolution):Resolve the conflict and bring the story to an end. <br />