Story Elements
What is the main message or lesson in a story?
Theme
A story about sharing toys teaches us what theme?
Kindness or sharing
How many buckets are used in Theme Theatre?
Four
What is the sequence of events that make up a story?
Plot
A character learns that lying has consequences. What’s the theme?
Honesty
Name one type of character students might draw from a bucket.
Cowboys, astronauts, pirates, etc.
What do we call the time and place where a story happens?
Setting
A story where a student practices every day to win a race—what’s the theme?
Hard work or perseverance
What must students do after drawing from the buckets?
Create a short play using all elements
What is a short retelling of the main points of a story?
Summary
How is theme different from plot?
Theme is the message; plot is the events
What part of the worksheet explains how the theme is shown?
The reflection or explanation section
What do we call the person who tells the story?
The Narrator
What makes a theme "strong" in a story?
When it’s clearly shown through characters, actions, and resolution
What are two things the final grade is based on?
Participation and clear expression of theme