1. Review your plot notes to refresh your memories of the meanings of the following terms:
    * exposition
    * rising actions (more than one)
    * complications (more than one)
    * climax
    * falling actions (may be more than one)
    * denouement

2. Read "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier in your textbook.

3. Decide whether you want to create a plot diagram for the outer frame (the people on the train) or the inside story (the girl with the medals).

4. Customize and complete a plot diagram in Google Docs.  See specific instructions below.
----Find and save the JCCS Plot Diagram Skeleton in the Google Docs Template Gallery
-------https://docs.google.com/previewtemplate?id=11SfqdeCbg9MLMpQkRm7hfy9lQm7p8UGxIQGoRTVRqN8&mode=public
----Add the title and your first and last name initial to the image.
----Type a sentence to summarize each part of the plot.
----Publish the diagram to the web.  
----Embed the diagram in your blog.
----Complete the form on the class blog.

5. For above grade level, figure out a way to combine both plots into one giant diagram.  

Blog Post Title: "Marigolds" Plot Diagram
Tags: plot, character

Rubric:
Above Grade Level:  Directions were exceeded.  Diagram is filled with accurately labeled parts of the story's plot.   Completed diagram is embedded on your blog.  Writing in the diagram is at grade level.  Something extra is added to the diagram.

At Grade Level:   Directions were completely followed.  Diagram is filled with accurately labeled parts of the story's plot.   Completed diagram is embedded on your blog.  Writing in the diagram is at grade level.  

Below Grade Level:  Some directions were followed.  Diagram is filled with labeled parts of the story's plot.   Completed diagram is embedded on your blog.  Writing in the diagram is below grade level.  

Far Below Grade Level:  Some directions were followed.  Diagram is partially filled with labeled parts of the story's plot.   Completed diagram may not be embedded on your blog.  Writing in the diagram is below grade level.