Where?
The teacher writes on the board while students sit at their desks. Where is the setting?
A classroom
The sun is rising and Mia is eating cereal before school. When does the story take place?
Morning
Sam puts on his pajamas, brushes his teeth, and climbs under his blankets. What is the most likely setting?
His bedroom at night
What TWO things does a story's setting tell us?
Where and when the story takes place
True or False: The setting tells us who the main character is.
False
Maya builds a sandcastle while waves crash nearby. Where is the setting?
The beach
The moon and stars shine while Ben gets ready for bed. When does the story take place?
Night
Ava puts on her swimsuit and sunscreen before jumping into the water. What is the most likely setting?
A pool during the summer/daytime
"It was a hot July afternoon at the neighborhood pool." What is the where?
The neighborhood pool
True or False: A story can have more than one setting.
True
Jack pushes a cart past shelves filled with cereal, fruit, and bread. Where is the setting?
A grocery store
Leaves are orange and red, and pumpkins decorate the porches. What season is it?
Fall
The bell rings. Children carry trays of food to tables and sit with their classmates. What is the setting?
The school cafeteria at lunchtime
"It was a hot July afternoon at the neighborhood pool." What is the when?
A July/summer afternoon
Which is a setting: a brave dog, a dark forest at night, or losing a backpack?
A dark forest at night
Emma whispers while looking through shelves filled with books. Where is the setting?
A library
School is out, the weather is hot, and children are swimming at the pool. What season is it?
Summer
Snow falls outside while a family decorates a Christmas tree and drinks hot chocolate. What is the setting?
A home during winter/Christmas time
"Early Monday morning, students hurried through the school doors." Name the complete setting.
A school on Monday morning
If a character is wearing a swimsuit, building a sandcastle, and collecting shells, what clues tell you the setting?
Swimsuit, sandcastle, and shells — the setting is probably a beach.
Leo hears a whistle as players run across the grass trying to score a goal. Where is the setting?
A soccer field
Flowers are blooming and baby birds are hatching. What season is it?
Spring
People hold flashlights while sitting around a fire. Tents are set up nearby, and stars fill the sky. What is the setting?
A campsite at night
"Snow covered the playground as students zipped their coats before heading outside." What clues help you know the setting?
Snow, playground, students, and coats; it is a school/playground during winter.
How could changing a story from a sunny park during the day to a dark park during a thunderstorm change the story?
It could make the story feel scary, exciting, dangerous, or mysterious.