Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Essential Question: What are the elements of the 7-Point Plot Structure and how do you use them in fiction?

Agenda:

1. Write for 10 minutes on the following prompt: You've sold your soul to the devil some years ago. Today, the devil gives it back and says, "I need a favor."

2. Review:

• What are the basic elements of plot?
• Which ones is the most important?

3. 7-Point Plot Structure Jigsaw: Read the section assigned to the first letter of your last name and answer the two questions below

• Group 1: Hook (Read if your last name starts with A-C)
• Group 2: First Plot Point (Read if your last name starts with D-F)
• Group 3: Pinch Point 1 (Read if your last name starts with G-K)
• Group 4: Midpoint (Read if your last name starts with L-N)
• Group 5: Pinch Point 2 (Read if your last name starts with (O-R)
• Group 6: Second Plot Point (Read if your last name starts with S-U)
• Group 7: Resolution (Read if your last name starts with V-Z)

Answer the following questions for your assigned section:

1. Summarize the most important aspects of your section in 3-5 points
2. What is the main question your assigned plot element needs to answer?

4. With your group, complete the slide for your assigned plot element:

• 7-Point Plot Structure Slides 2A
• 7-Point Plot Structure Slides 3A

5. Which of the seven plot elements is the most important in your opinion and why?
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Assignments:

• Writing Prompt
• 7-Plot Point Jigsaw (your notes on your section) and slides
• Plot Element Questions