Story Elements and Context Clues

Elements of the Story

By Miss Eden

Elements of the Story

By Miss Eden

​Established Goals:

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify key story elements (characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution).
- Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text.

Elements of the Story

By Miss Eden

​Established Goals:

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify key story elements (characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution).
- Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text.

Match

Match the elements of the story to its definition.

• Charaters

• Plot

• Theme

• Conflict

• Setting

people, animals, or beings in a story

The sequence of events.

The message or lesson of the story.

The main problem or struggle.

Where and when the story takes place.

• people, animals, or beings in a story

• The sequence of events.

• The message or lesson of the story.

• The main problem or struggle.

• Where and when the story takes place.

Match

Match the elements of the plot to its definition.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Introduce character, setting, background

Events that build suspense or interest.

turning point or most exciting moment

Events leading toward resolution.

how the conflict is solved

• Introduce character, setting, background

• Events that build suspense or interest.

• turning point or most exciting moment

• Events leading toward resolution.

• how the conflict is solved

Match

Identify what type of characters are the they

• Harry Potter

• Voldemort

• Ron Weasley

• Hermione Granger

• Dobby

Main Character

Main Antagonist

Supporting Character

Supporting Character

Supporting Character

• Main Character

• Main Antagonist

• Supporting Character

• Supporting Character

• Supporting Character

Elements of the Story

By Miss Eden

Plot Stages:

1. Exposition – Introduction of characters, setting, background, and conflict

2. Rising Action – Events that build suspense or interest.

3. Climax – The turning point or most exciting moment.

4. Falling Action – Events leading toward resolution.

5. Resolution – The conclusion or how the conflict is solved.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the three main aspects of a story’s setting?

• Plot, Conflict, Resolution

• Characters, Theme, Setting

• Place, Time, Mood/Atmosphere

• Time, Conflict, Antagonist

• All of the above

Elements of the Story

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Conflict

• Internal Conflict: Struggle inside a character (feelings, decisions).

• External Conflict: Struggle with outside forces (other people, nature, society).
  Common types: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society.

Elements of the Story

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Theme

• The underlying message or lesson.

• Often a universal idea (friendship, courage, love and death).
  Tip: Ask: What is the story really about?

Context Clues

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What Are Context Clues?

Context clues are hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without a dictionary.
Why they matter:

• Build vocabulary naturally.

• Improve reading fluency.

• Help you understand the text more deeply.

Context Clues

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Types of Context Clues

1. Definition Clues – The word is explained in the sentence.

2. Synonym Clues – A similar word is used nearby.

3. Antonym Clues – An opposite word is used nearby.

4. Example Clues – Examples help explain the word.

5. Inference Clues – You must “read between the lines” to guess the meaning.

Multiple Choice

The habitat, or natural home, of the panda is the bamboo forest.

• Definition Clues

• Synonym Clues

• Antonym Clues

• Example Clues

• Inference Clues

Multiple Choice

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, can be seen in the night sky.

• Definition Clues

• Synonym Clues

• Antonym Clues

• Example Clues

• Inference Clues

Multiple Choice

She was joyful, happy to see her family again.

• Definition Clues

• Synonym Clues

• Antonym Clues

• Example Clues

• Inference Clues

Fill in the Blank

Sentence: The desert is an arid place; few plants or animals can survive there.
Question: What does “arid” mean?

Are You Ready?

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What to do before Reading?

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What to do before Reading?

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What to do before Reading?

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