Exposition- the part of the story that introduces us to the characters, setting, and the basic story conflict. Usually it is short and can sometimes be skipped.
Rising action- the part of the story when the main character faces a series of complications relating to the conflict of the story as he/she journeys toward a goal
Climax- The point where we learn the outcome of the conflict. This is often the emotional high point.
Falling Action -The falling action is the part of the story when the climax has finished and you're heading to the conclusion.
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Resoultion (denoument)- the end of the story when we learn how the characters have dealt with the outcome of the conflict.