Plot templates

What is in a plot diagram?

A plot diagram is a tool often used to organize a story into specific segments. Once the parts of the plot are identified, it is easier to analyze the content. Plot diagrams also provide a general framework for analyzing and understanding written prose.

Line graphs of story plots show the story's events starting at the story's beginning, moving to the right, and ending with the conclusion.

Additionally, the chart shows a picture so that students of all ages can understand the whole story. Educators are able to use drawing as a consistent baseline to measure reading comprehension and eliminate confusion among readers.





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