Story Elements

What is the theme of this story?

• Respect your elders.

• Don't steal.

• Don't be lazy.

• Help others because what goes around comes around.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Telling of a story by a narrator who is a character in the story and describes his or her own thoughts and feelings 

• First person point of view

• Second person point of view

• Third person limited point of view

• Third person omniscient point of view

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The sun shined brightly in the morning sky.  The ground was damp from the dew.  The leaves on the trees glistened and the birds were chirping to each other.  
Which story element is being described?

• setting

• problem

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The waves crashed gently on the shore.  Foam rolled over the sand and tickled the children's feet.  The seagulls flying overhead filled the beach with a familiar sound.  
Which story element is being described?

• problem

• setting

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Bailey walked into her class on the first day of school to a room full of bright colors and new supplies.  The room smelled like new carpet.  There was a banner in the front of the room welcoming all the students.  Bailey found her desk and sat down quietly.  
Which story element is being described?

• solution

• problem

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Zach was late for baseball practice.  He quickly changed his clothes and grabbed his bag and jumped into the car.  He arrived to the field and realized his glove was not in his bag!  
Which story element is being described?

• setting

• problem

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Brendan raced through the door and breathed a sigh of relief as he saw his math book sitting on the table.  He had been looking all day at school for it.  Now he would start his homework.
Which story element is being described?

• setting

• problem

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Erica had been studying for her history test for weeks, so she could get a high score.  She woke up the morning of the test with a fever and chills.  She was going to miss the big test. 
Which story element is being described?

• character

• problem

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Caleb was a class clown.  He always called out in class.  He cracked jokes when the teacher was talking.  He even made funny noises with is lips. 
Which story element is being described?

• setting

• problem

• character

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Jake's mom looked everywhere for her car keys.  They weren't in her purse.  She didn't find them on the dining room table.  She even looked in the laundry room.  Where could they be?  
Which story element is being described?

• setting

• problem

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3