Who
Who is the main character in a story?
The person or animal the story is mostly about.
What is happening in the story?
The events or action.
Where does the story take place?
Setting
When does the story happen?
Time (day/night, past, etc.).
Why did the character do that?
Their reason.
Who helped the main character solve the problem?
A supporting character (accept specific examples).
What is the problem in the story?
What goes wrong.
Where are the characters in the beginning?
Students identify location
When did the problem start?
Beginning/middle.
How did the character solve the problem?
Steps/actions taken.
Who is telling the story?
The narrator
What is the solution?
How the problem is fixed.
Where does the story mostly happen?
Main setting.
When was the solution found?
Usually the end.
Why is this detail important?
It helps us understand the story.
Who are the characters in this story? (Teacher reads short passage)
Students name characters.
What is an important detail from the story?
A key part that helps us understand.
Where did the problem happen?
Specific place in story.
When did something important happen?
Students explain with detail.
How do you know your answer?
“Because the text says…” (text evidence!)
Who changed from the beginning to the end?
The character who learned or grew.
What lesson did the character learn?
The moral or message.
Where would you find a clue about the setting?
In the text or illustrations.
When can you find clues about time?
Words, pictures, or events.
Why did the story end that way?
Based on events/character choices.