Story Elements 1
Define setting.
The time and location in which a story took (takes) place.
(where and when)
When a character has figured out how to fix something, what has he/she done?
Resolved the conflict/problem
Introduction/Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution/Conclusion
What type of conflict:
A character is having doubts about themselves and is struggling through a problem on their own.
Internal conflict
Character vs. self
When something has to be fixed in a story, what do we call it?
Conflict/problem
When searching for the setting, what two things should you pay attention to?
When and where
Name the types of external conflict.
Character vs. self
Character vs. character
Character vs. nature
Character vs. society
What part of the plot does the conflict start to get resolved?
Falling Action
What describes the characters in a story?
Character traits
What part of the plot is the conflict resolved and the story comes to an end?
Resolution/conclusion
What part of the story is the high point or turning point in the plot?
Climax
What type of conflict:
The main character is being challenged by another character.
External conflict
Character vs. character
What type of conflict:
A character is having problems with a corrupt group in their culture and has to choose whether reject it or join in on it.
External conflict
Character vs. society
The character is fighting through a storm while trying to make it home.
Character vs. nature
What part of the plot do the small events lead up to the high point in the story?
Rising Action
What part of the plot are you introduced to the characters and setting?
Exposition/introduction
Character traits:
The student is paying close attention to what the teacher is saying. The student is asking many questions and seems to really enjoy this topic.
Curious, inquisitive
When reading a story about a character, what 4 things should you pay attention to?
Feelings
Actions
Speech (dialogue)
Thoughts
Character traits:
Darla is always thinking about others. She makes sure to check on her friends whenever they seem upset and she is always kind to everyone.
Caring, compassionate, kind, loving
Character traits
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Mitchell, and Ms. Jenkins has enough cookies for all of fourth grade. While the students were in specials, all 4 of the teacher ate all of the cookies, leaving none for the students.
Selfish, rude, unkind