Literary Elements

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What are literary elements?

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Literary elements are all the pieces that make up a story, including characters, setting, and plot.

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How do readers discover what characters are like?

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Readers discover what characters are like by what the characters think, do, and say, and how they respond to conflicts or challenges.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting of a story is the time and place in which the story happens, including historical time period, physical place, and details about characters’ past experiences.

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How can setting influence a story's plot?

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Setting can influence or help drive a text’s plot and events, such as creating built-in conflicts for characters due to difficult living conditions or other challenges.

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What will students practice to gain a deeper understanding of key ideas?

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Students will practice identifying literary elements, including characters and setting, as they reread a Pioneer Sampler.