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 Wish Giver. 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 for The Wish Giver.
Student Instructions:
Sparking creativity through writing allows students to deepen their understanding of the text and connect personally with its themes.
Ask each student to imagine a wish they might make if given the chance, then describe an unexpected twist or consequence that follows—just like the characters in The Wish Giver.
Encourage students to organize their ideas by sketching a simple plot diagram with Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution for their wish story.
Invite students to write their short story and create an accompanying illustration to visualize the key moment or consequence of their wish.
Allow students to share their stories and artwork with classmates, fostering discussion about choices and outcomes.
A plot diagram for The Wish Giver is a visual tool that outlines the main events of the story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It helps students understand how the narrative unfolds and identify key turning points in the novel.
To create a visual plot diagram for The Wish Giver, separate the story into six parts: Title, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. For each part, draw a scene or use images to represent major events, then write a brief description explaining each step in the diagram.
The Wish Giver’s major events include the introduction of the main characters and setting (Exposition), the granting of wishes (Rising Action), the consequences of those wishes (Climax), the characters dealing with outcomes (Falling Action), and the final lessons learned (Resolution).
Making a plot diagram helps students break down and visualize the story’s structure, making it easier to identify important events, understand character decisions, and see how the plot develops from beginning to end.
For each section, include: Title (the book’s name), Exposition (setting and characters), Rising Action (events leading up to the main conflict), Climax (the turning point), Falling Action (events after the climax), and Resolution (how the story ends).