The document is an assignment template for students to complete that covers key elements of literary plots including: definitions of plot points (e.g. rising action, climax, resolution) from external sources with citations; examples from their own experience for each plot point; a diagram of a plot structure with an example; and reflections on what was learned and how it could be applied. The template provides guidelines for completing the assignment concisely and with proper citations and formatting.

1. STORYLINES
(PLOTS)
Complete Name
Course, Section, Subject
Date Completed
Teacher’s Name
University, Country
I learn about literary plots,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this activity.
Your
motto
here
See: Common Genres of Fiction here
See: Homework Guide here

2. PLOT or STORYLINE
 Short definition:
 Source & hyperlink
 In my own words:
 My example:
1a

3. ILLUSTRATION
Picture of a plot diagram from the internet. It
should fit and fill this space. Select one that is
simple, clear, and with portrait orientation.
Place your source & hyperlink here. Use APA referencing format.
1b

4. MY OWN PLOT
Create and insert here a drawing of a plot
diagram based on your example.
Source: Cite your own work, using APA format citation.
1c

5. RISING ACTION
 Short definition:
 Source & hyperlink
 In my own words:
 My example:
2

6. TURNING POINT
 Short definition:
 Source & hyperlink
 In my own words:
 My example:
3

7. CLIMAX
 Short definition:
 Source & hyperlink
 In my own words:
 My example:
4

8. FALLING ACTION
 Short definition:
 Source & hyperlink
 In my own words:
 My example:
5

9. RESOLUTION
 Short definition:
 Source & hyperlink
 In my own words:
 My example:
6

10. PLOT ELEMENTS:
Brain Practice
Complete Name
Course, Section, Subject
Date Completed
Teacher’s Name
University, Country
I personalize my learning
about the parts of literary
plot by completing this
three-part activity.
Related Stuff

11. New concepts learned
 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most meaningful stuff first
NEW INPUTS
1

12. This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most unforgettable events first
CONNECTIONS
2

13. Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most emotional situations first
APPLICATIONS
3
Note: Tests may include ideas from this source and this source.

14. Works Cited
 List all sources used in this slideshow.
 Use the APA format.
 10 references per slide
 Duplicate this slide for long lists of
reference.
 This is part is counted as one quiz (not one
quiz per slide).
REFERENCING
4

15. SEVEN POINTS
1. Delete the instructions. When you submit
your work, only your answers should be seen.
2. Keep it short: this one slide only
3. Short definition: Use direct quotes inside
quotation marks.
4. Source: Use APA format
5. Hyperlink: Embed like this
Available online 12-12-2015.
6. In my own words: Paraphrase succinctly
7. Example: From your own experience
GUIDELINES