Evaluating Narratives Based on

How the Author Developed the

Elements (Plot)
Learner’s Module in English 6
Quarter 3 ● Module 3

SEBIA P. BATAYAN
Developer and redeveloper for DepEd LMS

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

NAME: ______________________________________ GRADE AND SECTION:___________

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 GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Use a separate sheet of paper for all your answers.
Introduction
You have learned from the past lessons that a story has elements like the
setting and characters. These elements of the story will help you understand the
structure of a literary text.
The setting tells when and where the story happened while characters are the
people, animals or things that the plot revolves around. Knowing these elements will
help you understand better the story you are reading.
Read the story. The sentences written in bold letters will help you identify the plot.
A Dream Come True
Happy Belo had always wanted a computer. Where he lived in the city it seemed
as if everyone had a computer.
Every day, he would pass by the computer store and stare at the units for so long that the
owner would ask him if he wanted to buy one. Happy would only shake his head and leave the
store forlorn. He knew computers cost a lot.
He saved money from his job at the grocery store. Everyone liked him
there because he was always smiling. “Your name fits you well, Happy,” said Mrs.
Tan, the owner of the store. “You’re the happiest person I ever know!” Happy felt
funny when he heard what Mrs. Tan said. He didn’t feel as happy as he looked.
But when he counted his money every night, he felt sad. He didn’t have enough
to buy a computer, and he thought he never would.
One day, Happy was walking home from the store. He heard a strange noise
coming from the nearby computer store. What could it be? He ran to look. To his
surprise, he saw two men pointing a gun to the store owner. “They must be bad
men trying to rob the store,” he thought.
There was no time to lose. If these men will succeed, they will rob the store of
its money and would even harm the owner. Happy had to move fast. He inched his
way through the narrow street and went to a telephone booth. He called the police
and in no time all the officers came and apprehended the robbers. The robbers did
not succeed in their plans and failed to harm the owner.
The store owner was very grateful to Happy. To thank him, he gave him a
new computer. Happy was indeed happy.

Lesson Proper
When we read or listen to a story, we would like to finish the whole story so that we
will know the whole events or plot in the story.
What is Plot?
It is what happens in a story. It is also known as the foundation of a story,
around which the characters and settings are built. It is meant to organize information
and events in a chronological manner.
There are five main elements in a plot.
1. Beginning

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 This is the introduction of the story, where characters and setting are
established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well.
2. Rising Action
This happens when a series of events build up to the conflict. The main
characters are established in this part, and at the same time, events begin to
get complicated. It is during this part of a story that excitement, tension, or crisis
are encountered.
3. Climax
The main point of the plot is the climax. This is the turning point of the story.
This is meant to be the moment of highest interest and emotion, leaving the
reader wondering what is going to happen next.
4. Falling Action/ Denouement
This is the explanation part of the story. It happens when events and
complications begin to resolve. The results of the actions of the main characters
are presented in this part of the story.
5. Resolution
This is the conclusion of the story. It is the end of a story, which may occur with
either a happy or a tragic ending.
Structure of a Plot
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action

Resolution
Beginning Action

Read how the events in the selection “A Dream Come True” are sequenced in a table. Each part illustrates
the elements of the plot.
Plot Event
Happy Belo would stare for so long at the units that the
1.Beginning Action owner would ask him if he wanted to buy one.

He saved money from his job at the grocery store.

2. Rising Action
To his surprise, he saw two men pointing a gun to the store
3.Climax owner.

He inched his way through the narrow street and went to a

4.Falling Action/
telephone booth and called the police officers.
Denouement
To thank him, the owner gave him a new computer. Happy
5.Resolution/
was indeed happy.
Outcome

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Generalization
Identify the primary elements of a plot of a story being defined in each
number. Write the letter of your answer.

1. This is a turning point of the story. This is meant to be the moment of highest
interest and emotion, leaving the reader wondering what is going to happen
next.
A. beginning action C. climax
B. rising action D. falling action/denouement
2.This part is the end of a story, which may occur with either a happy or a tragic
ending.
A. falling action/denouement C. rising action
B. climax D. resolution/outcome
3. This is the introduction of the story, where characters and setting are
established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well in this part of the
story
C. resolution/outcome C. falling action/denouement
D. rising action D. beginning
4. It is during this part of a story that excitement, tension, or crisis are encountered.
a. climax C. beginning action
b. falling action/denouement D. rising action
5. The winding up of the story occurs when events and complications begin to
resolve. The result of the actions of the main characters are put forward in this
part.
a. resolution/outcome C. falling action/denouement
b. climax D. rising action

Formative Assessment
Read the story then match the statements in column A with the elements of a plot
in column B. Write the letters only.
The Firefly’s Lamp
There was once a king. He was not an ordinary king. He was the king of the
insects. This king has a ring. It was an unusual ring. It was the biggest diamond ring
in the kingdom.
One day the ring got lost. An insect was on guard when it got lost. As a
punishment the mosquito was commanded to look into every hole and ask if the ring
was there. That is why mosquitoes come buzzing in every person’s ear.
To speed up the recovery of the ring, the king issued a proclamation. It was an
important announcement of a reward for the finder of the ring.
The firefly found the missing ring. At that time, he had no light. He asked for a
reward. It was an unusual request. He asked for was a lamp so he would not lose his
way home at night. This is how the firefly got its light.
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Written Work
Read the stories then identify what element of a plot does each
statement belong to. Choose the letter of your answer from the box below.

A. beginning action C. climax E. resolution/outcome

B. rising action D. falling action/denouement

The King of Mactan

One bright sunny day of April, 1521, Lapu-lapu, the King of Mactan, received a
message from Humabon, the King of Cebu. The message was about the arrival of
Ferdinand Magellan in Cebu with three large ships and many men aboard. With them
were treasures and arms some of which they had given to Humabon.
Magellan wanted all the people, including Humabon to pay tribute to his king.
Lapu-Lapu did not like the idea.
When Magellan heard about this, he sent his men to burn the village called
Bulaia. After the fire, a messenger arrived. He told Lapu-lapu that Magellan would burn
the village if Lapu-lapu would not pay tribute to Magellan in the name of the king of
Spain.
Lapu-lapu called all his men armed with spears, lanes and arrows. He was ready
for the war against Magellan. For the battle site, Lapu-lapu chose a tricky site of the
sea which was filled with coral reefs.
The battle went on. Magellan was wounded until he fell and died.
1. The battle went on.
2. When Magellan heard about this, he sent his men to burn the village called Bulaia.
3. Magellan was wounded until he fell and died.
4. Magellan wanted all the people, including Humabon to pay tribute to his king.
Lapu-lapu did not like the idea.
5. Lapu-lapu called all his men armed with spears, lanes and arrows. He was ready
for the war against Magellan.
The Fox and the Crow
One fine day in the forest, a fox saw a crow with piece of cheese. “I will befriend
the crow to get the cheese,” said the fox. “Good morning, Mrs. Crow. How beautiful
you are today. Let me hear your sweet voice.”

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 The crow lifted her head and began to sing. Instantly the cheese fell to the
ground. “Thank you, Mrs. Crow,” said the fox and immediately got the cheese.

6. The crow lifted her head and began to sing.

7. “Thank you, Mrs. Crow,” said the fox and immediately got the cheese.
8. One fine day in the forest, a fox saw a crow with piece of cheese.
9. Instantly the cheese fell to the ground.
10. “Good morning, Mrs. Crow. How beautiful you are today. Let me hear your sweet voice.”
Performance Task
Read the story then identify each statement below. Write BA for beginning
action, RA for rising action, C for climax, FA for falling action, and R for
resolution.
Carlos and the Storekeeper
Carlos tossed and turned in bed all night. He wanted to buy his mother
something special for her birthday, but that was very hard for Carlos to do. Everything
costs so much. On his way home from school the next day, he went from store to store.
He just couldn’t find anything. He was about to give up when he saw some beautiful
fish in the pet shop window. On the aquarium was a sign that said: “Sale: Fish at
PhP40 each.”
“That’s what I can get for my mother,” thought Carlos. He hurried inside and
spoke to the storekeeper.
“I like one of the fish for PhP40, please.”
The storekeeper smiled and asked Carlos to pick out the fish he wanted. It was
hard to pick out just one. Finally, he decided on a gold-colored fish with a red strip. It
was beautiful.
The storekeeper started to take the fish out of the aquarium. Then he stopped.
“Where are you going to put it in?” he asked.
Carlos looked around the store and saw some clear glass fish bowls. He asked
how much they cost.
“They’re PhP30,” the man answered. Carlos looked so unhappy. Slowly he dug
into his pockets and pulled out PhP60.
“That’s all I have, he said. “I can’t get the fish after all.”
As Carlos started to leave, the storekeeper stopped him, He took the money
from Carlos and handed the pretty glass bowl with the beautiful fish in it.
“Here,” he said. “These bowls are going on sale next week anyway. I hope
your mother shall have a very happy birthday.”

1. Carlos had only PhP60 in his pockets so he decided not to buy the fish and the
glass bowl.
2. Carlos couldn’t sleep thinking of what to buy for his mother on her birthday.
3. He saw some beautiful fish in the pet show and bought it for PhP40.
4. The next day he went from store to store looking for a gift for her mother.
5. The storekeeper gave the glass bowl for free for Carlos’ mother.

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Answer Key

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