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, such as five act structure. 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 Wolf Hollow. 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 Wolf Hollow.
Student Instructions:
Divide your class into small groups and assign each group a different section of the plot. This encourages teamwork and deeper discussion about key story events and literary structure.
Offer graphic organizers or guiding questions to help students distinguish between Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. This supports comprehension and confidence for all learners.
Demonstrate drawing or selecting images that best represent each plot element. Show your thought process so students understand how to connect visuals with textual events.
Encourage students to summarize each event in 1–2 clear sentences, focusing on the most important details. This builds summarizing skills and helps clarify understanding.
Have groups share their completed plot diagrams and invite classmates to ask questions or offer feedback. This promotes active engagement and deeper literary analysis.
A plot diagram for Wolf Hollow visually maps out the story's structure, highlighting key events like the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. It helps students break down and understand the novel's main turning points.
To create a visual plot diagram for Wolf Hollow, divide the story into six sections: Title, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. For each part, draw or select an image representing an important event and add a brief description.
Include the Exposition (setting and characters), Rising Action (conflicts build), Climax (turning point), Falling Action (events after climax), and Resolution (story's end) for Wolf Hollow. Choose events that best represent each stage.
Making a plot diagram helps students visualize the story structure, remember key events, and deepen their understanding of how the author builds suspense and resolves conflicts in Wolf Hollow.
The Wolf Hollow plot diagram activity is designed for grades 6-8, making it suitable for middle school students who are developing skills to analyze and summarize literature.