Structures of Stories

Characters in a story are...

• Where the story takes place.

• A series of events in a story.

• The people or animals in a story.

What is an example of a setting?

• Cinderella and her wicked step-mother

• Cinderella lost her slipper

• The Prince's castle

• The Prince and Cinderella lived happily ever after

Why is it important for a reader to understand a story's structure?

• So the reader can read fast

• To help the reader pronounce all of the words in the story

• To help the reader understand the story

The setting in a story can change? True or false?

• True

• False

What is the plot in a story?

• Where and when the story takes place

• The main character

• A series of events in a story - the beginning, middle, and the end

Which are the elements of story structure?

• Author, illustrator, publisher

• Table of contents, glossary, and index

• Character, setting, and plot