Story Elements

The people or animals in stories

• Details

• Problem/Solution

• Characters

• Plot

The EVENTS that happen in a story. There is usually a problem and a solution.

• Plot

• Main Idea

• Setting

• Theme

Things that SUPPORT or tell more about the main idea

• Author's Organization

• Characters

• Details

• Summary

The BIG IDEA or message in the story

(lesson learned)

• Problem/Solution

• Theme

• Summary

• Author's Purpose

The conflict in the story and the way it was solved

• Problem/Solution

• Main Idea

• Plot

• Setting

Retells the story in a short form using the IMPORTANT parts-the main idea and details

Beginning Middle End

• Theme

• Setting

• Summary

• Details

The snow melted off the pine trees and a puddle formed in the shadows of the trees. The sun began to shine, and the hibernating animals began to awaken from their sleep.

• setting

• problem

• solution

Lisa was the most kind and caring mother to her children. She loved her children more than anything, and she would do anything to keep them happy. Lisa was amazing!

• setting

• character

• theme

• solution

Christina walked into her new classroom on the first day of school. It was bright, with posters and pictures on the walls. The room smelled like freshly sharpened pencils and desks were paired in groups around the room.

• problem

• setting

• theme

• character

The most exciting moment of a story is known as the ______.

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

• falling action