This is the first homework assignment I give my middle school students. It's easy, allows for creativity, and creates an impressive display for Open House. Encourage your students to craft their own plot diagrams based on ANY book, movie, TV episode, or personal experience. These plot-lines provide the perfect platform to teach or review essential plot elements such as exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Plus, you'll find editable directions, rubric, and