Basic Elements of a Story Lesson

Elements of a Story

As we learn about basic elements of a story, write all notes from the presentation which are in orange font.

Multiple Choice

Which of these would NOT be included in the setting of the story "Cinderella"?

• Cinderella's parents died, so she lives with her evil stepmother and stepsisters.

• Cinderella is a sweet girl who has animals for friends.

• Cinderella marries a prince.

• Cinderella is forced to work very hard and have no fun.

Multiple Choice

What would be the main conflict in "Cinderella"?

• Cinderella is always filthy from cleaning all day.

• Cinderella is not allowed to go to the ball at the palace.

• Cinderella has an evil stepmother.

• Cinderella has a fairy godmother.

Multiple Choice

Who is the antagonist in "Cinderella"?

• The evil stepsisters

• The evil stepmother

• The clock striking midnight

• The pumpkin carriage

Poll

Foreshadowing is meant to spoil the ending of a story.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Which does NOT describe what a theme is?

• lesson

• message

• only in Disney movies

• universal; relates to all people

Poll

What should be the name of the hiker in our story?

• Reginald

• Chi Chi

• Flamingo

• Bruh

Open Ended

What could be one element of the setting, characters, or background information for our hiker's story?

Open Ended

What could happen in the rising action of our hiker's story? This could be a good or bad event, as long as his story builds as he tries to overcome his conflict.

Open Ended

What decision will our hiker make which determines whether he overcomes or is defeated by his conflict?

Open Ended

How does our hiker tie up loose ends after he has made his climactic decision?

Open Ended

How does the hiker's conflict completely come to an end, whether for better or worse?