Realistic Fiction
What is realistic fiction?
Realistic fiction is a made-up story with characters, events, and settings that could happen in real life.
What is the plot of a story?
The plot is the events that happen in a story.
What is a character trait?
A character trait is a word that describes a character's personality or qualities. (can be physical or internal)
What is setting?
Setting is where and when a story takes place.
What is the theme of a story?
A theme is the lesson or message the author wants readers to learn.
True or False: Realistic fiction has characters and events that could happen in real life.
True
What happens at the beginning of a story?
The beginning introduces the characters and setting and often introduces the problem.
If a character helps a friend who is hurt, what trait might they have?
Kind, caring, helpful, or compassionate.
Where is the setting normally introduced?
Beginning
What was the theme of enemy pie?
spending time with people and getting to know them helps you realize what you might have in common
Which is realistic fiction: a story about a girl making a new friend or a dragon flying to the moon?
girl making a new friend
What is the problem or conflict in a story?
The problem/conflict is the challenge or trouble the character faces.
A character keeps practicing because they want to improve. What trait describes them?
Determined, hardworking
How can the setting affect what happens in a story?
The setting can affect what characters do, what problems they face, and what happens in the story.
Why might an author write a story about friendship?
The author might want to teach readers about friendship or show the importance of being a good friend.
What makes realistic fiction different from nonfiction?
Realistic fiction is fiction (made up), while nonfiction is true/factual.
Put these in order: resolution, rising action, falling action, beginning, conflict
beginning--> rising action → conflict →falling action ---> Resolution
A character admits they broke a vase even though they might get in trouble. What trait does this show?
Honest/brave
If a story takes place at a busy school during lunchtime, how might the setting affect the story?
The busy school and lunchtime could make the story noisy, crowded, or busy and could affect what the characters do.
A story shows a child learning that being honest is better than lying. What is the theme, and what might be the author’s purpose?
Theme: It is better to be honest than to lie. Author's purpose: To entertain readers while teaching a lesson about honesty.
Name two things that must be true about a realistic fiction story.
Answers may include: The story is made up; the characters could be real people; the events could happen in real life; the setting could be a real place.
Give a plot of your favorite movie that includes all the parts.
Answers vary
Read this situation: A new student feels nervous but introduces herself and makes a friend. Name two character traits and give evidence.
Nervous – she is nervous about joining the team. Determined/brave – she keeps trying and eventually scores a goal.
How would the story change if the same events happened at a beach instead of a school?
At the beach, the characters might have different activities, problems, and events. For example, they could swim, build a sandcastle, or deal with waves instead of things happening at school.
Mia forgot her lunch at home. Her friend shared half of her sandwich with Mia so she would not be hungry. What is the theme?
Kindness and helping others is important.