Literary Elements - Setting Lesson

Multiple Choice

Mindy walked through the doors and into the large lobby. In the center of the lobby sat a beautifully decorated tree, covered in red and gold ornaments. She noticed the smell of pine as she walked past the tree and over to the front desk. "Hello. Checking in?" the receptionist asked her.

"Yes," Mindy replied. "I have a reservation for the next two nights."

The receptionist pulled up Mindy's reservation and handed her a key card. "Enjoy your stay," he said as Mindy took the key card and headed for the elevator. She knew she was definitely going to enjoy her stay here.

When might this story take place?

• December

• July

• March

• October

Multiple Choice

Mindy walked through the doors and into the large lobby. In the center of the lobby sat a beautifully decorated tree, covered in red and gold ornaments. She noticed the smell of pine as she walked past the tree and over to the front desk. "Hello. Checking in?" the receptionist asked her.

"Yes," Mindy replied. "I have a reservation for the next two nights."

The receptionist pulled up Mindy's reservation and handed her a key card. "Enjoy your stay," he said as Mindy took the key card and headed for the elevator. She knew she was definitely going to enjoy her stay here.

Where might this story take place?

• airport terminal

• hotel lobby

• grocery store

• school

Multiple Choice

"Come on," Emma grunted as she pulled on the rope that was looped around the oxen's neck. Their wagon was stuck in the mud and they were doing all they could to get it moving again. While Emma pulled on the rope, her brothers pushed from behind. Emma knew that if they didn't free the wagon soon, they'd need to travel in the dark to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.

"One more big push," her brother shouted. Emma gripped the rope and pulled as hard as she could. The wagon finally gave away and lurched forward. Emma sighed in relief, looked across the vast prairie, and walked on.

When might this story take place?

• 1900s

• 3000s

• 2000s

• 1800s

Multiple Choice

"Come on," Emma grunted as she pulled on the rope that was looped around the oxen's neck. Their wagon was stuck in the mud and they were doing all they could to get it moving again. While Emma pulled on the rope, her brothers pushed from behind. Emma knew that if they didn't free the wagon soon, they'd need to travel in the dark to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.

"One more big push," her brother shouted. Emma gripped the rope and pulled as hard as she could. The wagon finally gave away and lurched forward. Emma sighed in relief, looked across the vast prairie, and walked on.

Where might this story take place?

• New York City

• Florida

• Prairie

• Canada

Multiple Choice

John took in a deep breath. He loved this time of year. The snow had melted and the trees were beginning to bloom. He walked to his shed and started pulling out to tools he'd need for the day. He grabbed his gloves, shovel, and a hoe. He threw them all in a wheelbarrow and then headed toward the back gate. He wouldn't begin planting until next week, but there was still a lot to do. This week was all about getting the soil ready. He needed to clear away last year's plants, rake the dirt, and lay down a good layer of fertilizer. He had a long day ahead of him, but he loved it.

Where might this story take place?

• garden

• highway

• sidewalk

• parking lot

Multiple Choice

John took in a deep breath. He loved this time of year. The snow had melted and the trees were beginning to bloom. He walked to his shed and started pulling out to tools he'd need for the day. He grabbed his gloves, shovel, and a hoe. He threw them all in a wheelbarrow and then headed toward the back gate. He wouldn't begin planting until next week, but there was still a lot to do. This week was all about getting the soil ready. He needed to clear away last year's plants, rake the dirt, and lay down a good layer of fertilizer. He had a long day ahead of him, but he loved it.

When might this story take place?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall