Creating a plot diagram not only helps students learn the parts of the plot, but it reinforces major events and helps students develop a 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 the entire story of Echo. Students should identify major turning points in the novel such as the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution in all four stories from the book. To scaffold or differentiate this activity, teachers may ask students to illustrate the plot of only one story and include where they converge at the end. Pre made activities for this can be found on the main lesson plan page for Echo.
Teachers may wish for students to work together on this lesson which is possible with Storyboard That's Real Time Collaboration feature! With Real Time Collaboration, students can work on the same storyboard at the same time which is perfect for this lesson! As teachers know, collaborating on assignments allows students to think on a deeper level while increasing their communication and problem-solving skills. Collaboration can also help cut down on the time it takes to complete a storyboard. While there is no set limit to the number of users who can work on a storyboard at once, we recommend five users or fewer for optimal performance. All of our assignments default to individual. To make this lesson collaborative, teachers must enable collaboration for the assignment within the "Edit Assignment" tab.
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Objective: Create a visual plot diagram for all four stories in Echo.
Student Instructions:
Provide students with a clear, structured template to guide them as they map out the plot. This helps students visually separate story elements and focus on each part, ensuring their diagrams stay organized and complete.
Demonstrate how to identify and summarize key events for each story part using a sample text or one of the stories from Echo. This gives students a concrete example and builds their confidence.
Divide plot sections or stories among students when working collaboratively. This allows each student to focus on a specific part and encourages active participation in group projects.
Remind students to use meaningful images and short bits of dialogue or narration to bring each plot point to life. Visuals deepen understanding and make storyboards more engaging.
Invite students to review each other's diagrams and discuss choices. This promotes critical thinking and helps students see different perspectives on the same story.
Start by breaking down Echo into its four stories, and guide students to identify the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution for each. Have students use a six-cell storyboard to visually represent key moments, encouraging them to illustrate and describe each plot component.
The main parts to cover are: Title, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Ensure students understand and can identify these elements within each story in Echo for a comprehensive plot diagram.
Enable Real Time Collaboration in Storyboard That so students can work together on the same storyboard. Collaboration boosts communication and problem-solving skills, and teachers should set the group size to five or fewer for best results.
Yes, pre-made activities for Echo can be found on the main lesson plan page. These resources save planning time and offer ready-to-use templates for plot diagram lessons.
Differentiation options include having students focus on just one story within Echo or illustrate where the four stories converge. Adjusting the scope helps meet diverse learning needs and abilities.