Reading

Yesterday, we looked at the story element of setting. We talked about how stories could take place in the past, present, or future. The setting is usually introduced in the beginning of a story. Today, we will look at story elements that happen at the end of a story. We will focus on falling actions and resolution. Falling actions are the events that occur leading up to a solution at the end of a story. The resolution is how the problem is solved. Look at the example of falling actions and resolution below. Then, reread our story, Maria's Goodbye," before completing your worksheet. Click on the Activity button to download your worksheet on falling actions and resolution. When you have finished, submit it to your teacher.

Think about the story of "Cinderella." Look at the table below to view the story elements.

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2B_36.5_pg5_4.mp3 Characters/Setting	Cinderella, Prince Charming, evil stepsisters
https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2B_36.5_pg5_5.mp3 Rising Actions	Cinderella is forced to complete chores while her evil stepsisters prepare for a ball. A fairy godmother turns Cinderella's torn dress into a ballgown and a pumpkin into a carriage. She attends the ball and meets Prince Charming.
https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2B_36.5_pg5_6.mp3 Climax	Cinderella runs away, losing a shoe as the clock strikes midnight.
https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2B_36.5_pg5_7.mp3 Falling Actions	Everything turns back the way it was. Prince Charming comes looking for the owner of the shoe. Ladies try on the shoe to see if it fits.
https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2B_36.5_pg5_8.mp3 Resolution	The shoe fits Cinderella. The prince and Cinderella live happily ever after.

Click the icon to download a PDF version of the story.