Story Elements Worksheet: Plot and Mood

Understanding Plot and Mood

In this worksheet, we'll explore how specific events or dialogue in a story can influence its plot (what happens) and mood (how it feels). We'll use "The Monkey's Paw" as an example, but you can apply these questions to any story you're reading!

Part 1: Identifying Key Events

What's an important event in the story?

Hint: Think about a moment that changed things for the characters.

Part 2: Exploring Dialogue

Write down an important line of dialogue from the story:

Hint: Look for something a character says that seems meaningful or causes a reaction.

Part 3: Connecting to Plot

How does the event or dialogue you chose change what happens in the story?

Hint: Think about what happens because of this event or what someone says.

Part 4: Feeling the Mood

List 3 words that describe how the story feels after your chosen event or dialogue:

Hint: Words like scary, happy, mysterious, or tense can describe a story's mood.

Part 5: Putting It All Together

Write a paragraph explaining how your chosen event or dialogue influences the story's plot and mood:

Hint: Use your answers from the previous questions to help you write your paragraph.