STORY TITLE:

ORIENTATION

COMPLICATION

Setting, establishment of main

character/mood/themes/time period.
Identitys what the story is going to be
about

Protagonist or other characters may

experience problems or difficulties
Sequence of events that leads to
climax

PLOT

CLIMAX

RESOLUTION

Sequence of complications leads up to

the moment of truth
The character usually does something
to themselves or others
They are generally faced with an
overwhelming situation or decision
which seems completely out of their
control
The protagonist uses their abilities to
overcome the main problem and
restores order.
End with the development of the
character achieving goals or
conquering fears.

Leads to complication or climax

SUSPENSE:

CHARACTERS:

THEME:

Their purpose/role in the

story/development/progression and
importance. Make sure to explore fully those
who need full exploration to leave reader
with closure
The subject of the story. An idea that recurs
or pervades throughout the text.