To delight readers with non-fiction writings.

To amuse readers with a story.

To deliver moral messages.

To entertain readers with factual stories.

To engage readers in an imaginative experience.

Orientation

Complication

Series of Events

Resolution

Re-orientation

"Have you cleaned your room? Mom asked Tom."

Have you cleaned your room? "Mom asked Tom."

"Have you cleaned your room?" Mom asked Tom.

Justice said, My cat gave birth to four little kittens.

Justice said, "My cat gave birth to four little kittens."

Justice said, "My cat gave birth to four little kittens.

"But I have never been to Japan," replied Carrie.

"But I have never been to Japan" replied Carrie.

But I have never been to Japan, "replied Carrie."

and

so

although

but

however

Two close friends were walking in the forest together.

The bear whispered to him.

A large bear was getting closer to them.

One of them climbed the nearby tree.

The other one lay down on the ground.

hit

read

run

yell

order