Plot: What Happens in the Story
Identify the five parts of plot structure
Create a personal plot diagram
Understand how stories are organized
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (WEB)Just like stories have a structure, God gives order and purpose to our lives
Recap the plot mountain from previous lessons. Review the five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Today we'll create our own plot diagram using a story we know well - either a fairy tale or a personal experience.
Students will draw their own story mountain and fill in each section with a personal story or familiar fairy tale.
Simpler: Use a pre-printed story mountain template
Challenge: Write a short paragraph explaining each part of the plot
Share one story mountain with a partner or the class
Dear God, thank You for giving our lives and stories purpose and structure.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more about how characters change in stories
“A man's heart plans his way, but Yahweh directs his steps.”
— Proverbs 16:9 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Act out the verse using story movements
Understanding plot structure helps children comprehend narrative complexity
Children might find it challenging to identify plot parts
Ability to sequence story events logically