Story Elements

STORY ELEMENTS 1

100

Dylan always recognized the cashier at the coffee shop. He always wore a baseball cap with a bright yellow smiling face on it, a hoop earring in his left ear, and a scruffy beard that covered his face. His voice was raspy, but he was the kindest cashier Dylan knew. Which story element is being described in this passage? What is A setting B problem C character?

What is C character?

200

Tonight was finally Halloween! Jack had been working on his costume for weeks. Moments before he was supposed to walk out the door, he put on his costume and realized there was a huge cut all the way down the back of it. Jack was so upset! What is Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B problem C theme?

What is B problem?

300

As snow fell hard against the ground, the hills became covered in white powder. The roads formed a clear sheet of ice, and icicles hung from every rooftop. After hours of snow, tree limbs hung low under the weight of the heavy, wet snow.. Which story element is being described in this passage? What is A solution B theme C setting

What is C setting?

400

Noah got up, found his glasses, and dusted them off. He picked up the bat and was ready for the next pitch. It didn’t matter how many times he missed the ball, got hit in the face, or lost his glasses, he was not going to give up until he hit the baseball. Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B solution C theme

What is C theme?

500

It was the night before Hailey’s birthday, and her mom had been up all night baking a cake. She had finally frosted it and just needed sprinkles as the final touch. When she opened her cabinet, the only bottle of sprinkles she had came crashing down, spilling everywhere. Which story element is being described in this passage? A problem B solution C theme

What is A problem?

STORY ELEMENTS 2

100

After Preston had been sick for three days, his mom called his teacher to let her know he would be out at least another day or two. That evening, mom picked up Preston’s homework so that he wouldn’t get behind. He finished it all before he returned to school. Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B solution C theme

What is B solution?

200

When the little girl met someone new, she would always hide behind her mother’s legs and look at the ground. Even though she was outgoing and funny at home, nobody would know that the shy girl actually loved to talk! Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B theme C setting

What is A character?

300

Addie walked up to a group of her friends. “Hey! Look at that weird kid over there!” they said to her. She looked over at the boy eating his lunch alone and said to her friends, “You shouldn’t talk about other people like that!” She picked up her lunch and went and sat with the boy. She hated when other people were bullies. Which story element is being described in this passage? What is A solution B setting C theme

What is C theme?

400

Snow White was a gentle, young girl, only 14 years old. Her hair was black as night and she had plump red lips. Her skin was white as snow and she was the most kind and gentle person in all the land. Which story element is being described in this passage? What is A setting B problem C character

What is C character?

500

The Tigers football team were undefeated when their star quarterback broke his leg. They were about to go into the finals with no quarterback! The coach didn’t know what to do. Which story element is being described in this passage? A problem B setting C theme

What is A problem?

STORY ELEMENTS 3

100

As Cinderella was transformed into a beautiful princess, her hair sparkled and her eyes were shining. Her flowing blue dress and glittering wand made everyone stop and stare. She was the most perfect princess of all time. Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B theme C solution

What is A character?

200

After the Queen convinced Snow White to eat the poison apple, she was put into a deep slumber, the dwarves wondering if she would ever wake up. It wasn’t until they found the prince and he kissed her that she was awoken. They lived happily ever after in the castle! Which story element is being described in this passage? A solution B setting C theme

What is A solution?

300

I couldn’t believe my eyes as we walked through the gates of Disney World. It was buzzing with excitement, my favorite characters were walking around, and there were so many rides I didn’t know where to start. I could tell that it really would be the happiest place on Earth! Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B problem C character

What is A setting?

400

Shrek was a funny ogre! He was huge, green, and lumpy! He had terrible manners, and very few friends. Everyone was scared of him…until he met donkey and Fiona! Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B character C solution

What is B character?

500

After the boy who cried wolf had lied about seeing a wolf several times, nobody would come when he called. One day, he really did see a wolf near the village. Now, even if he tells the truth, nobody will ever believe him. Which story element is being described in this passage? A solution B theme C setting

What is B theme?

STORY ELEMENTS 4

100

In prehistoric times, the T-Rex Dinosaur leapt across the open land searching for his next victim. Dinosaurs flew through the air. The landscape was rocky and dry, and there were no signs of humans anywhere. Which story element is being described in this passage? A solution B theme C setting

What is C setting?

200

Alex began to panic when he realized his mom was not in the bread aisle anymore. He ran up and down the aisles of the grocery store looking for her, but he couldn’t find her anywhere! Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B problem C character

What is B problem?

300

As the basketball game came to an end, Derrick’s team was only two points behind. The team put their hands in the middle and shouted “GO TEAM!” They knew that if they worked together, they could win the game. Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B setting C theme

What is C theme?

400

The dog’s long fingernails had poked a hole in the bottom of the plastic pool. Jeremy found duck tape and patched the hole. There was no more leak and he could swim again! Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B theme C solution

What is C solution?

500

Jennifer knew in her mind that she wanted to be a teacher. As she walked in to college on the first day, all of her dreams were coming true. She couldn’t believe that she was here! She was ready to be the best teacher she could be, no matter how hard it was. She was never going to give up. Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B theme C solution

What is B theme?

STORY ELEMENTS 5

100

Amanda knew that the right thing to do would be to return the stuffed animal she stole. She remembered what her mom always told her: “sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest thing to do.” Which story element is being described in this passage? A theme B character C setting

What is A theme?

200

Even though Noah was different than him, Caleb was still best friends with him. He didn’t care that he didn’t like video games, or that he would rather watch Pokemon than play football. He accepted him just as he was! Which story element is being described in this passage? A theme B problem C setting

What is A theme?

300

Callie woke up in a puddle of sweat. Her cheeks burned and her head ached. She knew she was going to miss the big test in math today. Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B problem C solution

What is B problem?

400

Taylor Swift is the number one singer in the country. Her blonde hair shimmers around her pale face and red lips. She plays at concerts every day and creates amazing music. Taylor Swift is an idol! Which story element is being described in this passage? A character B setting C solution

What is A character?

500

Betty was getting ready for the biggest swim meet of the year, but she couldn’t find her goggles. She searched and looked high and low, and then *CRUNCH,* she looked down and saw her goggles shattered beneath her feet. Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B problem C theme

What is B problem?