A common use for Storyboard That is to help students create a plot diagram of the events from a story. Not only is this a great way to teach 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 story with a six-cell storyboard containing the major parts of the plot diagram. For each cell, have students create a scene that follows the story in sequence using: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. This activity is great for use with the creation myth, nature myths, and biography stories of the Greek gods and goddesses.
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Student Instructions
Create a visual plot diagram of a Greek myth.
Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different Greek myth to explore together. Collaborative projects encourage participation and allow students to learn from one another’s perspectives.
Designate specific tasks within each group, such as researcher, illustrator, and presenter. This approach helps students focus on their strengths and ensures everyone contributes meaningfully to the project.
Have each group read and discuss their myth together, identifying important plot points and underlying themes. This step prepares students to create more accurate and thoughtful plot diagrams.
Encourage students to use Storyboard That or paper templates to visually represent the key moments in their assigned myth, labeling each part of the plot diagram. Visualizing the narrative helps deepen comprehension and creativity.
Have each group present their plot diagram to the class and invite constructive feedback from peers. This builds communication skills and allows students to learn from different interpretations of Greek myths.
To create a plot diagram for a Greek myth, divide the story into six parts: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Use a storyboard to illustrate each stage with images and brief descriptions to capture the narrative arc.
The main parts of a plot diagram are Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. These elements help organize the structure and flow of a story for better understanding.
Storyboards make Greek myths visual and engaging for students. They help reinforce major plot events, clarify story structure, and support deeper comprehension through creative expression.
Yes, students can create plot diagrams individually, with a partner, or in groups. Collaborative work encourages discussion and diverse interpretations of the myth's events.
Popular Greek myths for plot diagrams include the creation myth, various nature myths, and stories about the Greek gods and goddesses such as Persephone and Demeter or the labors of Hercules.