1. _______ - The background information of the story. The setting and characters are established.

2. _______ - This part is initiated by the first conflict. This is the biggest part of the story where things start moving! Most of the events occur in this section of the plot.
3. ________- This is the turning point of the story. It is usually the most exciting or memorable part!
4. ________- The story starts to wind down. The problem is solved and things start to go back to normal
5. _________- This is the "happy ending." Issues are resolved and loose ends are tied up... usually!

1. Exposition

2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution