Elements of a Story
The people or things that are in the story.
Characters
The part of the plot map that introduces characters, setting and conflicts of a story.
Exposition
The characters or groups a text is about. (5 W's)
Who
What three sports did Ms Fahey play in high school?
Soccer, Football, Crew
The location and time of the story
Setting
The events that add to the tension and lead up to the climax of a story.
Rising Action
The background information or action of a moment in a story. (5 W's)
What
Who is Ms Fahey's favorite football team?
The Washington Commanders
Another word for the problem of a story
Conflict
The turning point of the story, the moment with the most action, excitement and change.
Climax
The time the story takes place. (5 W's)
When
What is Ms Fahey's favorite classically animated Disney Character?
Belle
The series of events that make up a story
Plot
The cool down, moments of details that lead readers to the end of a story.
Falling Action
The physical setting of a moment or story. (5 W's)
Where
You put a little boogie in it!
An important idea that continues throughout a story. Sometimes known as the main idea.
Theme
The end of a story.
Resoulution
The reason the story or text is written. (5 W's)
Why
What is Ms. Fahey's dream vacation spot?
Greece