Plotting Poe’s Tale

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on the plot structure of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” It instructs students to complete a plot diagram for the story, which typically includes the following elements:

1. Exposition: Introduction of characters, setting, and the initial situation.
2. Rising Action: Development of conflicts and complications.
3. Climax: The turning point of the story.
4. Falling Action: Resolution of conflicts following the climax.
5. Resolution: Conclusion and closure of the narrative.

By filling out this plot diagram, students will gain a clearer visual representation of the story’s progression and key events. This exercise enhances their understanding of narrative structure and the unfolding of the plot, while also fostering critical thinking skills by identifying the story’s pivotal moments.