A common use for Storyboard That is to help students create a plot diagram of the events from a novel. 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 novel with a six-cell storyboard containing the major parts of the plot diagram. For each cell, have students create a scene that follows the novel in sequence using: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
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Student Instructions
Create a visual plot diagram of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Teachers can begin by explaining the main elements involved in the plot diagram and provide students with easy definitions. They can also provide examples from other novels and stories of the exact part of the story that resonates with a specific plot element.
After understanding the main elements of the plot students can review the book once again and highlight the parts they think are the most important and fit in the definition of the plot elements.
Start by sketching a straightforward line to depict the plot. A section of this line will represent each plot element. Depending on the student’s preference, either a straight line or a curve may be used.
Separate the line into parts that represent the various plot components. Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution should be in that order from left to right.
Describe the main event that takes place during each portion of the story in only a few sentences. These incidents ought to summarise the key plot points and aid in illuminating the development of the narrative.
Atticus agreeing to defend Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird" serves as the book's catalyst. The main conflict of the novel is launched by this occurrence.
The confrontation intensifies and tension rises as a result of a number of incidents in the escalating action. Include moments from Boo Radley's gifts discovery, Scout's first day of school, and Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson, among others.
Tom Robinson's trial serves as the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"'s conclusion. As Atticus offers his defense and the jury announces its decision, it's a crucial moment when the tension reaches its climax.
The actions that occur after the climax and depict the fallout make up the falling action. You can portray Scout and Jem's evolving friendship with Boo Radley as well as the teachings they come to understand. The conclusion of the trial and the chat between Atticus and Scout may serve as the resolution.