STORY GRAMMAR - GRADE 4

LESSON:
STORY GRAMMAR

By KEZIA JOY SUAZO

LESSON: STORY GRAMMAR

Story Grammar has 6 elements.

TITLE -the name of the story

1)

LESSON: STORY GRAMMAR

Story Grammar has 6 elements.

CHARACTERS – The people, animals, or beings in the story.

Types of Characters:
Major Characters (protagonist and antagonist)
Minor Characters (supporting characters)

2)

LESSON: STORY GRAMMAR

Story Grammar has 6 elements.

SETTING– where and when the story takes place.

3)

LESSON: STORY GRAMMAR

Story Grammar has 6 elements.

PLOT– the main actions or happenings in the story
(usually in sequence).

4)

The plot has 3 parts:
Beginning- contains the problem/conflict
Middle- has the solution to the problem
Ending- what the characters learned

LESSON: STORY GRAMMAR

Story Grammar has 6 elements.

THEME– underlying message, lesson, or moral the author wants the reader to learn from the story.

5)

For example:
The Tortoise and the Hare → Theme: Slow and steady wins the race.

Cinderella → Theme: Kindness is rewarded; good things happen to good people.

LESSON: STORY GRAMMAR

Story Grammar has 6 elements.

GENRE– the type or kind of story or text you are reading.

6)

TYPES OF GENRE:
Fantasy - made-up stories; based on imagination
Reality - can happen in real life

Read the questions carefully.

Then, type your answer in the empty box.

Get ready for an activity!

Read the story on the next slide. Then, answer the questions that follow.

​Lena and Mia were best friends. One day, they found an old gate behind their school and discovered a hidden garden. It was messy and full of weeds, so they decided to take care of it. Every day, they cleaned, watered, and watched it bloom. Birds and butterflies returned. The garden became their special place. Lena and Mia’s friendship grew stronger because they worked together and shared something beautiful.

Multiple Choice

1. Where did Lena and Mia find the secret garden?

• A. In Lena’s backyard
  

• B. Behind the school
  

• C. At the park
  

• D. Inside a greenhouse

Multiple Choice

2. Who are the main characters in the story?

• A. Lena and her teacher
  

• 
  B. Lena and Mia
  

• C. Mia and her dog

• D. Two gardeners

Multiple Choice

3. What problem did the girls see in the garden?

• A. It was locked.

• B. It was full of animals.

• C. It was too small.

• D. It was messy and needed care.

Multiple Choice

4. What did the girls do to solve the problem?

• A. They cleaned and watered the garden.

• B. They ignored it.

• C. They planted trees

• D. They asked someone else to clean it.

Multiple Choice

5. What is the theme of the story?

• A. Always tell the truth

• B. Animals need homes

• C. Friendship grows through teamwork

• D. Flowers are beautiful

Multiple Choice

What is the genre of the story?

• A. Reality

• B. Fantasy

• C. Both

• D. A or B

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the story?

• A. The Lost Butterfly

• B. Mia’s New Backpack

• C. The Secret Garden Behind the School

• D. Rainy Days and Muddy Shoes

That's all for now.
See you!