5th Grade Story Elements

Front

What is a story that is told using pronouns such as me, my, I, we, etc.?

Back

First Person Perspective

Front

What is a story that is told using pronouns such as he, she, them, etc.?

Back

Third Person Perspective

Front

What is the challenge, struggle, or problem a character faces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is it called when the problem/conflict is solved and loose ends are tied up?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the beginning part of a story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the turning point of a story where the main conflict reaches its highest point?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What are the people, animals, or beings that take part in the action of a story?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting