Exploring the Role of Setting in Story Elements

What is today's learning goal?

• I can describe the theme of a story.

• I can describe the plot of a story.

• I can describe the setting in a story.

• I can describe the characters in a story.

What does the 'when' aspect of the setting refer to?

• The time of day or season when the story takes place.

• The location where the story happens.

• The main events of the story.

• The characters involved in the story.

Why is the 'when' aspect important in a story?

• It affects the mood and events of the story.

• It decides the length of the story.

• It changes the genre of the story.

• It determines the characters' names.

What is an example of how 'when' can change a story?

• A house in a city vs. a house in the countryside.

• Hiking during the day vs. hiking at night.

• A tiger in a zoo vs. a tiger in a bedroom.

• A spaceship vs. a submarine.

What does the 'where' aspect of the setting refer to?

• The characters involved in the story.

• The main events of the story.

• The location where the story happens.

• The time of day or season when the story takes place.

Why is the 'where' aspect important in a story?

• It decides the length of the story.

• It affects the mood and events of the story.

• It determines the characters' names.

• It changes the genre of the story.

What is an example of how 'where' can change a story?

• A tiger in a zoo vs. a tiger in a bedroom.

• Hiking during the day vs. hiking at night.

• A spaceship vs. a submarine.

• A house in a city vs. a house in the countryside.

What should you think about while reading stories?

• The length of the story.

• The setting and how it impacts the story.

• The genre of the story.

• The characters' names and ages.

How can changing the setting affect a story?

• It can change the characters' names.

• It can change the mood and events.

• It can change the length of the story.

• It can change the genre of the story.