Story Plot: The Seven Basic Plots
and the various types of plot we see in the stories we read. Successful stories
are those that have an identifiable plot or sequence of events (Coats, 2013).
Our understanding of the types of plot will help us to better identify the
kinds of stories our future students gravitate towards.
For this post, you
will complete the chart “The Seven Basic Plots.” You will choose at
least two children’s books that fit into each plot category.
A title may fit into more
than one category, but you must choose at least two books for each plot type.
Then, briefly discuss how knowing this information will help you choose
literature for your classroom.





