Story Elements Lesson

• ​I bet that...

• I think that...

• I infer...

• I wonder if...

• ​I bet that...

• I think that...

• I infer...

• I wonder if...

Open Ended

• think about your favorite stories and what makes them interesting

• Write down your ideas

• every story has certain parts that make it interesting and complete

Labelling

After reading, label story elements

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

setting

minor character

conflict

major character

Labelling

After reading, label story elements

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

setting

resolution

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes Rachel's relationship with Grandma in the story?

• Rachel hopes to become like Grandma

• Rachel is bothered by Grandma

• Rachel is grateful for Grandma

• Rachel lacks trust in Grandma

Multiple Choice

What is Rachel's main problem in the story?

• Rachel wants to be with Claire.

• Rachel does not want to walk with Grandma

• Rachel is angry that Grandma woke her up

• Rachel thinks it is a bad idea to walk around late

Multiple Choice

Why is Grandma's plan important to the resolution of the story?

• The plan helps Rachel learn about fireflies

• The plan causes Rachel to connect with her sister

• The plan gives Rachel a chance to see the country

• The plan proves that fireflies live in the country

Multiple Choice

How is the setting of the woods important to the plot of the story?

• The woods are where fireflies live

• The woods are where Rachel meets with Claire

• The woods are where Rachel feels connected to Claire

• The woods are where fireflies come from

Multiple Choice

What do Grandma's words and actions show about her relationship with Rachel?

• Grandma makes Rachel feel better

• Grandma encourages Rachel by showing her how to catch fireflies

• Grandma worries about Rachel's safety

• Grandma doubts that Rachel will be a great camper

Multiple Choice

How does the dark setting contribute to the story?

• The dark setting causes the fireflies to be scared of Grandma

• The dark setting makes a firefly family leave the woods

• The dark setting adds a feeling of mystery to the plot

• The dark setting causes Rachel to solve her problem

Open Ended

Choose one story element and type an example using any story