1. Story Elements

2. These are the Five Things Lyrics Page

3. Now determine the definitions and write examples from the song

4. 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

5. 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

6. Share with the class

7. “When Gertrude Grew Great”

8. Read story silently and annotate

9. Read aloud

10. Determine and analyze elements independently

11. Share within your group

12. Share with the class

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

14. Story Map

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

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

21. 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.

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

23. 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!