Infer the Setting
The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and there are waves crashing in the distance. People are walking around in swimsuits and building sandcastles.
The beach.
John and his best friend argue over who should be team captain for the school’s soccer game. They stop speaking to each other after the fight.
Person vs. person.
In a story, a young boy named Max loves to play outside and help his friends. He always tries to do the right thing, even when a neighborhood bully named Tom teases him and tries to get him into trouble.
Who is the protagonist?
Max.
Sarah walked into the kitchen and saw her little brother with cookie crumbs all over his face. The cookie jar was wide open, and there were no cookies left inside.
What can you infer happened?
Sarah's little brother ate the cookies.
This character lives in a pineapple under the sea and has a best friend named Patrick. He works at the Krusty Krab making Krabby Patties.
SpongeBob SquarePants.
The room is filled with desks, a chalkboard on the wall, and there are books on shelves. A teacher is standing in front of a class, and students are writing in their notebooks.
A classroom.
Sarah feels nervous about giving a speech in front of her class. She keeps telling herself she isn’t good enough, and she’s not sure if she can do it.
Person vs. self.
In a fairy tale, a princess named Ella is forced to do all the chores by her two mean stepsisters. They make fun of her and do everything they can to stop her from going to the royal ball.
Who are the antagonists?
The two stepsisters.
It was a sunny day when Tim left his house without an umbrella. By the time he got to school, his hair and clothes were dripping wet, and he was shivering.
It started raining on Tim while he was on his way to school.
This character is a superhero who can swing through the city using webs. He wears a red and blue suit and has the ability to climb walls like a spider.
Spider-Man.
The smell of popcorn is in the air, the lights go down, and a giant screen lights up in front of rows of seats. People are holding snacks and drinks while they settle in.
A movie theater.
A family’s car breaks down in the middle of a busy highway, and they have no way of fixing it themselves. They are stuck and can't get home until they find help.
Person vs. technology.
In a science fiction story, a robot named Zeta was created to protect the city, but another robot named Omega wants to take control and rule over all humans. Zeta tries to stop Omega from causing harm. Who is the antagonist?
Omega.
Jenny saw a puddle of water on the floor near the kitchen sink. She noticed the faucet was dripping, and the sponge in the sink was soaking wet.
The faucet was leaking, which caused the puddle.
This character is a green ogre who lives in a swamp. He prefers to be alone but ends up going on an adventure with a talking donkey to rescue a princess.
Shrek.
You hear the rumble of engines, and there are passengers walking by with rolling suitcases. Large windows show airplanes taking off, and there are signs that list flight numbers and times.
An airport.
Lily is hiking in the mountains when a sudden snowstorm hits. She struggles to find shelter and keep warm as the wind howls around her.
Person vs. nature.
In a story set in the jungle, a young lion named Leo is trying to leave his new position after his father’s death. His uncle, Scar, wants to take over and is willing to do anything to take Leo's place as king.
Who is the antagonist?
Scar
Mike was excited to go to the park, but as soon as he opened the door, he saw dark clouds and heard thunder. He sighed and sat down, turning on the TV instead.
Mike decided not to go to the park because it was about to storm.
This character is a yellow Pokémon with pointy ears and a lightning bolt-shaped tail. He’s known for saying his name and using electric-type powers in battles.
Pikachu.
There are tall trees all around, and the ground is covered in fallen leaves. A tent is set up near a campfire, and you hear birds chirping and the sound of a river flowing nearby. It smells like pine trees and fresh air.
A campsite.
Matt is trying to finish a school project using his laptop, but the computer keeps crashing and he can't save his work. He feels frustrated and unsure of what to do as the deadline gets closer.
Person vs. technology.
In a mystery, Detective Jenna is investigating a series of robberies in her town. She begins to suspect her longtime friend, Ben, might be the one behind the crimes, but Ben keeps denying it and tries to throw her off the trail.
Who is the protagonist?
Detective Jenna
While hiking, Anna noticed the sky growing darker and heard loud rustling in the trees. Suddenly, she saw birds flying away and small animals running for cover.
A storm or bad weather is about to happen, which is why the animals are taking cover.
This character is a powerful princess with ice powers. She accidentally freezes her kingdom and goes into hiding, but her sister helps her learn to control her magic.
Elsa (from Frozen).