1. The Story Elements

2. Characters Who the story is about
Main- Important part of the story that without them would change the story greatly
Minor- Small parts who without would not change the story very much

3. Setting There are two parts to the setting Where the story takes place
When the story takes place

4. Problem
What is the situation that the main character faces that drives the whole story?

5. Solution
How does the main character overcome the problem that she faces throughout the entire story?

6. Events
The different attempts by the main characters to solve the problem of the story.