Summary
Breaks a story into its parts — characters, setting, and plot — so readers know what to look for. Supports comprehension and retelling.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
Every story has characters (who), a setting (where and when), and a plot (what happens). Spotting them helps you understand and retell it.
- Who are the characters in a story you know well?
- What does 'setting' tell us about a story?
- What is the difference between the beginning and the ending of a plot?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: character, setting, plot, event.
Try it: Pick a favorite story. Name its main character, its setting, and one big event.