Striving readers need manipulatives to work through concepts. These Plot Diagram cards and definitions for literary text make that happen! Each card comes in nine colors:

• gray
• blue
• teal
• light green
• dark green
• orange
• red
• pink
• purple

All the terms you need to match your curriculum:

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action
• resolution / conclusion AND resolution / conclusion / denouement
• subplot
• parallel plot
• flashback
• foreshadowing
• episode
• inciting incident / inciting event

With bars and arrows for building a plot line with nonlinear elements!

Two sizes are also included: letter size pages (with two, three, and four pieces to a page) and tabloid (11" X 17") sheets for interactive lessons. Use on the floor, magnetic board, tables, and more!

We have used these for YEARS to reinforce learning. We incorporate sticky it notes to chart stories and to create new ones. Ours are printed in all colors, and students choose their favorite to create their plot diagram. Our students enjoy the larger format, too, rather than small pieces that have to be cut / glued.

Need more information about teaching plot lines? Check out this blog!

Supports MTSS Interventions for Comprehension!