The time and place of a story.
Setting
Sarah walked to the carnival. She rode all the rides and ate tons of food. When she went home she was really happy. It was a great weekend.
Carnival and home on the weekend
Alicia wanted to walk around and shop with her friends yesterday.
Mall
Can you come surfing with us around 1:00pm?
beach and afternoon
If you could write a book, where would the setting be?
Any answer
Where a story happens?
place or location
Ernest got up and got ready Monday morning. He took a bus home. Where did Ernest go today?
To school
The dog pooped and a man came out and asked him to please pick it up.
a neighbor's yard
A boy and girl go hiking. They see a bear and start to run towards the river to get away. They could see the sun setting behind the trees and they decided it was time to set up camp for the night.
woods, hiking trail by a river, late afternoon or evening
To make it more interesting, give us more information, to help us imagine it.
When something happens?
Time
On Friday, Jacquelyn went to swim practice. Afterwards, she went to Chick-fil-A for dinner.
The swimming pool and Chick-fil-A on Friday.
The cat ran between two buildings and pounced on a mouse.
Alley
Amy and her friends decided they wanted to go take a dip to cool off. Her mom said "Yes but its getting late, so we won't be able to stay long".
Swimming pool in their neighborhood, late afternoon, sun setting.
If a story starts with
Long Ago
when did it happen?
A long time ago.
Someone impacted by the setting.
Characters
Charlotte went to Miss Donna's School of Dance on Fridays. Afterwards, her mom would pick her up. What did Charlotte do on Friday nights?
she took dance classes
Jessica wanted some books. She checked out 5 books.
Library
Park and during the day
What setting is Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
Cabin, woods
Can the setting change throughout the story?
The setting can change throughout the story.
Jake played basketball with his friend in the neighborhood. After the first half, he and his friend decided to take a lunch break. After they ate, they returned to their game. Where did Jake and his friend play basketball?
The neighborhood park or at his friends house
She took her backpack, books, and lunchbox, and waited at the for the bus.
Bus stop
in the classroom, before or after school (because there are no kids there)
Where do most princess, king, queen stories take place?
Castles