Story Elements
Which story element tells us who is in the story?
Character
This text feature shows pictures to help the reader understand the text.
Photo or Picture
This tells us where and when the play takes place.
Setting
When you retell a story, you should include the ______, ______, and ______.
Beginning, Middle and End
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Which story element tells us where and when the story happens?
Setting
This text feature gives the title of a small section of text.
Heading
These are the characters in the play and the list of who they are.
Cast of characters
A summary should tell only the most ______ parts of the story.
Important
What animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
Lion
What do we call the big problem in the story?
Conflict
This text feature explains what a picture or photo is showing.
Caption
These are the words the characters speak in a play.
Dialogue
True or False: A summary should include your opinions.
False
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
Cheetah
What do we call the beginning, middle, and end of a story?
Plot
This text feature shows bold or important words and tells what they mean.
Glossary
These are directions that tell the actors how to move or speak, often written in parentheses.
Stage directions
What three major story elements should always be included in a summary?
Characters, setting, and problem/solution (or main events)
What gas do humans breathe IN to stay alive?
Oxygen
What is the message or lesson the author wants you to learn?
Theme
This text feature lists page numbers and helps the reader find information in the book.
Table of contents
This person explains to the audience what is happening in the play.
The narrator
Explain the difference between a retell and a summary.
A retell includes many details in order.
A summary includes only the most important information.
What do we call frozen water?
Ice