Plot diagram interactive worksheet - Free Printable

To solve the problem and fill in the story mountain for the movie "Partly Cloudy," we need to organize the given events into the appropriate sections of the story structure: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Additionally, we will identify the theme of the story.

Story Mountain Structure

1. Exposition: Introduces the setting, characters, and initial situation.
2. Rising Action: Builds tension and conflict through a series of events.
3. Climax: The turning point of the story, where the main conflict is at its peak.
4. Falling Action: Resolves the immediate conflict after the climax.
5. Resolution: Concludes the story, showing the aftermath or final outcome.

Given Events

- The stork shows Mr. Cloud that it feels strong and safe.
- Don't give up. Problems can have a solution.
- Mr. Cloud becomes joyful. Now, nothing will stop his creativity.
- The stork comes back with a football helmet and shoulder pads.
- However, Mr. Cloud creates animals that hurt the poor stork.
- The stork gets scared after different dangerous creatures.
- In this city, there's a stork that delivers Mr. Cloud's creations.
- The stork flies away. Mr. Cloud feels miserable and lonely.

Step-by-Step Solution

#### 1. Exposition
- Event: In this city, there's a stork that delivers Mr. Cloud's creations.
- Explanation: This introduces the setting (a city) and the main characters (Mr. Cloud and the stork). It sets the stage for their relationship and the stork's role in delivering Mr. Cloud's creations.

#### 2. Rising Action
- Event 1: However, Mr. Cloud creates animals that hurt the poor stork.
- Explanation: This introduces the central conflict. Mr. Cloud's creations are causing harm to the stork, leading to tension.
- Event 2: The stork gets scared after different dangerous creatures.
- Explanation: The stork's fear escalates the conflict, showing the consequences of Mr. Cloud's actions.
- Event 3: The stork flies away. Mr. Cloud feels miserable and lonely.
- Explanation: The stork leaves due to the danger, leaving Mr. Cloud feeling isolated and responsible for the situation.

#### 3. Climax
- Event: Don't give up. Problems can have a solution.
- Explanation: This is the turning point where Mr. Cloud realizes he needs to find a solution to the problem. His determination to solve the issue marks the climax.

#### 4. Falling Action
- Event: The stork comes back with a football helmet and shoulder pads.
- Explanation: The stork returns with protective gear, indicating a resolution to the conflict. This shows progress toward fixing the problem.

#### 5. Resolution
- Event: Mr. Cloud becomes joyful. Now, nothing will stop his creativity.
- Explanation: The story concludes with Mr. Cloud regaining his joy and confidence. The conflict is resolved, and he can continue creating without harming the stork.

Theme

- Theme: "Don't give up. Problems can have a solution."
- Explanation: This captures the overarching message of the story, emphasizing perseverance and finding solutions to problems.

Filling in the Story Mountain

Here is how the events fit into the story mountain:

```
Title: Partly Cloudy

EXPOSITION:
- In this city, there's a stork that delivers Mr. Cloud's creations.

RISING ACTION:
1. However, Mr. Cloud creates animals that hurt the poor stork.
2. The stork gets scared after different dangerous creatures.
3. The stork flies away. Mr. Cloud feels miserable and lonely.

CLIMAX:
- Don't give up. Problems can have a solution.

FALLING ACTION:
- The stork comes back with a football helmet and shoulder pads.

RESOLUTION:
- Mr. Cloud becomes joyful. Now, nothing will stop his creativity.

THEME:
- Don't give up. Problems can have a solution.
```

Final Answer

\boxed{
\begin{array}{c}
\text{EXPOSITION: In this city, there's a stork that delivers Mr. Cloud's creations.} \\
\text{RISING ACTION:} \\
\text{1. However, Mr. Cloud creates animals that hurt the poor stork.} \\
\text{2. The stork gets scared after different dangerous creatures.} \\
\text{3. The stork flies away. Mr. Cloud feels miserable and lonely.} \\
\text{CLIMAX: Don't give up. Problems can have a solution.} \\
\text{FALLING ACTION: The stork comes back with a football helmet and shoulder pads.} \\
\text{RESOLUTION: Mr. Cloud becomes joyful. Now, nothing will stop his creativity.} \\
\text{THEME: Don't give up. Problems can have a solution.}
\end{array}
}