1. An Early Elementary Lesson By Frances Palmateer
Story Elements
An Early Elementary Lesson
By Frances Palmateer

2. What are story elements?
Story elements are the important parts of a story.
When we pay attention to the story elements it helps us to learn all we can about a story.

3. There are five story elements
characters setting problem solution moral or theme
Images from Microsoft clipart

4. Let’s look at each element to learn about it.

5. Characters are the people in the story.

6. Characters They can also be objects that act like people.
Characters can
also be animals.

7. Examples of Character From Cinderella Step sisters Cinderella
Fairy godmother
The prince

8. Setting
The setting is where and when the story takes place.

9. Where the story takes place
Cottage in the woods
Enchanted forest
jungle
Big City
farm

10. When the story takes place
Long Ago
In the future
Now

11. Problem
The problem is the situation that the characters are facing in the story.

12. Problems in Stories Solving a mystery fears Being poor facing evil
Getting in trouble
facing evil

13. Solution
The solution is how the characters solve their problem.

14. Solutions in Stories Doing the right thing Going to the ball
Finishing the task
Catching the bad person
Facing your fears

15. Moral or Theme
The moral or theme is the idea that the runs through the story. It often teaches a lesson

16. Examples of Themes and Morals
Dreams can come true
True love conquers all
Hard work pays off
Good defeats evil
Be true to yourself

17. Now that you know the 5 story elements: characters, setting, problem, solution, and theme, don’t forget to look for them when you read.
Happy reading!

18. References
Images on slides 1,2,3,4,8,11,13,17, the prince on slide 7 and the witch on slide 12 are from Microsoft Office Clip Art © 2006 Microsoft Corporation
Images on slides 5 and 6 courtesy of Frances Palmateer
All other images from Print Master Platinum 18.1 by Broderbund ©2010 Encore Software, Inc.