1. When and where the story takes place.
The Setting
When and where the story takes place.

2. Where did the story take place?
How long ago was it?
What time of day was it?

3. How important is the setting?
Is the setting a very important part of the story or could it have happened anywhere?
Discuss how the story may change if it was set somewhere else.

4. Is it familiar?
Is the setting somewhere that is familiar to you, like a place you have been to?
Or is it unfamiliar? A place you have never been.

5. Was the setting interesting?
What else would you like to know about the setting?

6. Visual Images
In your mind, can you see a really clear picture of where the story is set?
Describe it.
Which words or phrases help you to see this visual image in your mind?

7. Your opinion What did you like about this setting?
What did you dislike about it?
Explain how well you think the author did at describing the setting.