Plot Outline
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, taste, touch.)

How does the setting affect the story – creepy,
comfortable, exciting…?




Conflict (main problem):
Beginning situation:

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:
1.
2.
Denouement (ending/resolution):
Resolve the conflict and bring the story to an end.

Plot map template

  • 1.
    Plot Outline 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, taste, touch.) How does the setting affect the story – creepy, comfortable, exciting…? Conflict (main problem):
  • 2.
    Beginning situation: Major/minor characters: Setting: RisingAction (create tension and suspense in these events): 1. 2. 3. 4. Climax (the most exciting/emotional moment): Falling Action: 1. 2. Denouement (ending/resolution): Resolve the conflict and bring the story to an end.