1: Introduction: A Serious Problem Arises;  Traits of Characters are Demonstrated.

If the problem is character vs. character, then a writer may demonstrate the problem through dialogue, such as two characters having an argument. 

If the problem is character vs. situation, such as a character who just happens to be in a bank during a heist, the writer may demonstrate the problem through description of physical events. 

If the problem is character vs. self, such as a character needing to make an important decision, the writer may demonstrate the problem by describing the character's thoughts and emotions. 

Dorothy's running away demonstrates she is brave but will make mistakes solving problems. 

Dorothy's care for Toto and fear of hurting Aunt Em demonstrate she is soft-hearted. 

Dorothy's inability to help with the chicks in the incubator demonstrates that she is self-absorbed. 

Mini-Story's Problem: Dorothy's dog is threatened by Elvira Gulch. 

Mini-Story's Climax: Elvira Gulch takes Toto to be destroyed. 

Mini-Story's Resolution: Toto escapes and Dorothy runs away.  The MAIN problem is NOT SOLVED until part 5!

2: The Complication: Things Get Worse. 

Hero makes incorrect attempts to solve problem. 
The first problem gets worse. 
A second problem arises. 
The villain gets ahead. 

Incorrect attempt: Dorothy believes that she needs the Wizard solve her problems. 

2^nd Problem: A witch threatens Dorothy & her friends. 

Mini-Story's Problem: Dorothy makes an enemy of a Witch who will try to prevent her from reaching Oz. 

Mini-Story's Climax:  The Witch puts a sleep spell on the friends. 

Mini-Story's Resolution: The friends reach Oz and are safe from the Witch. 

3: Everything Changes - for better and for worse. 

The hero discovers that the problem is worse than she
      thought or that her ideas about solving it were all wrong. 
Allies or weapons turn out to be useless. 
The villain captures an ally.

The hero makes a new plan. 
The hero gains knowledge about the villain.
The hero gains allies. 
Allies stop their in-fighting and unite. 
The hero manages an escape. 

New Discovery: The Wizard won't solve her problems. 
She must make a new plan. 

Advantage: Her friends are now united and ready to help her. 

Mini-Story's Problem: The friends will not be allowed to see Oz. 

Mini-Story's Climax:  The Witch skywrites Dorothy's name and the citizens of Oz panic.   

Mini-Story's Resolution: They finally get to see the Great Oz. 

Scene IV: Turn Up the Power! 

New challenges are more difficult.
The risks and consequences are now higher.   
The enemy is now stronger.

Hero can now use experience from earlier adventures.
Hero can now rely on allies instead of trying to do everything on her own.
Hero can now use knowledge or skills that she had previously rejected. 

Not only must Dorothy get home, now she must also take on the Witch.  The result of this conflict will be more serious- she will either free the land of Oz or die. 

Mini-Story's Problem: characters must leave Oz and find their way to the Witch's castle. 

Mini-Story's Climax:  The friends are attacked and Dorothy is captured.  The Witch plans to kill Dorothy. 

Mini-Story's Resolution: The friends arrive to rescue Dorothy.  Dorothy melts the Witch. 

Scene V: The Final Conflict & Solution

Hero is victorious and learns a lesson from his experiences. 
Because the hero realizes his flaw, he can now become victorious. 
The hero fails to learn a lesson and tragically dies. 

Because Dorothy was able to kill the Witch on her own, she realizes that she can also get home on her own.  The problem introduced in part I is solved. 

Mini story's Problem: The Wizard is shown to be a fraud and Dorothy cannot go home. 

Mini-Story's Climax:  The balloon, seemingly Dorothy's last hope, flies away without her. 

Mini-Story's Resolution: The same as the resolution to the whole plot.  The MAIN problem is FINALLY solved!