Story Elements
Who is the main character in a story?
The person, animal, or character the story is mostly about.
6 x 4
24
Every sentence begins with what type of letter?
A capital letter.
Round 347 to the nearest hundred.
300
If a word is unfamiliar, what can you use to help figure out its meaning?
Context Clues
Where and when a story happens is called the...
Setting
There are 28 cookies shared equally among 4 friends. How many cookies does each friend get?
7
What punctuation mark ends a question?
A question mark (?).
What is 584 + 269?
853
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made up; nonfiction is true.
What is the problem in a story called?
The conflict (or problem).
Which multiplication fact helps solve 42 ÷ 6?
6 X 7 = 42
Name one transition word that helps connect ideas.
Examples: first, next, also, because, finally, however.
What is 900 − 476?
424
If the text says, "Dark clouds filled the sky," what can you infer?
A storm is probably coming.
What do we call the lesson or message the author wants readers to learn?
The theme (or moral).
A box has 9 rows with 8 apples in each row. How many apples are there?
72
What are the three main parts of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.
A pencil costs $3. If you buy 7 pencils, how much do you spend?
$21
What is the purpose of headings in nonfiction texts?
To organize information and help readers find topics.
Why do authors include dialogue between characters?
To show what characters are thinking, feeling, or to move the story forward.
A farmer has 48 chickens. They are placed into 6 equal pens. How many chickens are in each pen?
8
Which sentence is correct?
A. my dog likes bones.
B. My dog likes bones.
C. My Dog likes bones.
B. My dog likes bones.
Maria reads 18 pages each day for 5 days. How many pages does she read altogether?
90 pages.
What does it mean to summarize a passage?
Tell the main ideas using your own words without unnecessary details.