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Story Elements

These are the Five Things Lyrics Page

Now determine the definitions and write examples from the song

Review Definitions Setting: where and when a story takes place Plot: the most important events involving the characters and conflict Characters: person or animal that takes part in the action Conflict: the main problem Theme: underlying meaning or central idea

In groups, choose a fairy tale or popular children’s story In groups, choose a fairy tale or popular children’s story. Write an example for each element for your story

Share with the class

“When Gertrude Grew Great”

Read story silently and annotate

Read aloud

Determine and analyze elements independently

Share within your group

Share with the class

Story Elements- how does it look in fiction? We will use “When Gertrude Grew Great” as an example.

Story Map

Story Map Let’s read “When Gertrude Grew Great” as a class so we can figure out what parts of the story fit into the story map.

Setting – Answers the questions when and where and sets up the scene. Example At a middle school in the present day. 10 years into the future. Example An averaged sized house in an average size neighborhood in a typical town. A middle school. 10 years in the future.

Plot - the action of the story; what is causing the drama within the story; the important events. Example Gertrude does just enough to get by at home and at school. Gertrude talks to her teacher, but chooses to stop listening to him.

Plot - the action of the story; what is causing the drama within the story; the important events. Example Gertrude has a dream that it is 10 years later and she lives at home with her mom and can’t find a job. Gertrude woke up in tears and realized she wanted more for herself.

Resolution - the solution to the problem, or conflict. Example Gertrude decides to try harder and is happy in the future

Characters - The person/people/things in the story that carry out the action. Example Gertrude Mr. Mister

Gertrude only wanted to live an average life. Conflict – Something that has gone wrong or a struggle in the plot. It can be an internal conflict. Example Gertrude only wanted to live an average life.

Theme - central belief or topic Example Always do your best. Never settle.

Ticket out the door Write your full name, date, and block number Read the following sentence: I can identify and explain the elements for a story on my own. Place your card in the appropriate folder by the door and have a great weekend!