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 helps 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. For each cell, have students create a scene that follows the story in sequence using: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
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Student Instructions
Create a visual plot diagram of “Harrison Bergeron”.
Encourage thoughtful conversation by preparing open-ended questions about the story’s themes of equality, individuality, and freedom. This helps students connect the plot diagram to deeper meanings and real-world issues.
State your objectives for the discussion, such as exploring character motivations or relating themes to current events. Clear goals help students stay focused and engaged.
Write questions that invite multiple perspectives—for example, “How does the story’s setting affect its message?” or “What might the author be saying about the value of differences?” Open-ended questions spark deeper thinking.
Display students’ plot diagrams or key scenes to anchor discussion. Visual references help students recall events and connect them to broader concepts.
Set ground rules for listening and sharing so all voices are heard. Respectful dialogue builds confidence and classroom community.
A plot diagram for 'Harrison Bergeron' visually breaks down the story into key elements: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. It helps students understand the structure and main events of Kurt Vonnegut's story.
Students can create a storyboard by dividing the story into six parts: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. For each part, they draw a scene and write a brief description that summarizes the key event or turning point.
Using a plot diagram helps students visualize and retain the sequence of events, reinforce understanding of literary elements, and analyze how the narrative is structured in 'Harrison Bergeron'.
The main parts of a plot diagram are Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. These elements outline the story's structure and help students identify major events.
Use familiar stories, encourage students to create visual storyboards, and have them describe each plot part in their own words. Interactive tools like Storyboard That can make learning more engaging for high school students.