Creating a plot diagram not only helps students learn the parts of the plot, but it reinforces major events and help students develop greater understanding of literary structures. Students can create a storyboard capturing the narrative arc in a work with a six-cell storyboard containing the major parts of the plot diagram. In this activity, students will create a visual plot diagram of major events in Anne of Green Gables. Students should identify major turning points in the novel such as the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
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Objective: Create a visual plot diagram of Anne of Green Gables.
Student Instructions:
Explain how the theme connects to the plot. Help students see that the theme is the underlying message of the story, and each plot event can reveal clues about it.
Show students how you notice repeated ideas or lessons. Talk through your thoughts as you read, highlighting moments that hint at the story's message.
Challenge students to link specific events to the theme. Encourage them to point out dialogue, actions, or outcomes that support their ideas.
Work as a class to craft a one-sentence summary of the story's message. Write this statement near the plot diagram for quick reference.
Guide students in discussing how the theme grows and changes as the story progresses. Ask them to consider how Anne's experiences shape the novel's message.
A plot diagram for Anne of Green Gables visually maps out the major events and structure of the story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, helping students understand how the novel unfolds.
To teach students to create a plot diagram, have them separate the story into key elements (title, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), draw or select images for each, and write short descriptions explaining each stage of the novel.
Main plot points to include are the arrival of Anne at Green Gables (exposition), her early challenges, the pivotal school competition (climax), the aftermath of her actions (falling action), and how she finds acceptance (resolution).
Using a visual plot diagram helps students better grasp story structure, remember key events, and develop critical thinking as they connect scenes and characters to each plot stage.
Encourage students to look for the most exciting or important turning point in the story, such as Anne’s big moment at school, and discuss why it changes the direction of the narrative.