Story Elements Complete lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic story element?

• Characters

• Setting

• Problem

• Illustration

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to learn about story elements such as characters, setting, problem, solution, and plot?

Multiple Choice

What two main story elements is Ariel teaching about in this lesson?

• Characters and settings

• Plot and theme

• Conflict and resolution

• Dialogue and narration

Open Ended

Can you name any characters from The Little Mermaid?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characters from The Little Mermaid?

• Ariel

• King Triton

• Prince Eric

• Cinderella

Open Ended

Explain why Ariel is considered the main character in The Little Mermaid.

Multiple Choice

What is the setting at the beginning of The Little Mermaid?

• Under the sea

• In a forest

• On a mountain

• In a city

Multiple Choice

According to the images, where does the beginning of the story take place?

• In a castle

• Under the sea

• In a forest

• On a mountain

Multiple Choice

What are the two main components of a story's setting?

• Time and location

• Characters and plot

• Theme and conflict

• Dialogue and narration

Open Ended

Why is it important to use clues from the story to determine the time setting?

Multiple Choice

Read each story summary and determine if it is set in the past, present, or future. The characters encounter an alien who claims to have traveled from a faraway galaxy.

• Past

• Present

• Future

• Unknown

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about story settings is true?

• The setting always stays the same throughout the story.

• The setting can change throughout the story.

• The setting is only about the location, not the time.

• The setting is not important to the story.

Multiple Choice

What are the two main concepts the princess is teaching students about in this lesson?

• Problems and resolutions

• Characters and settings

• Beginnings and endings

• Heroes and villains

Open Ended

Why is it important for a story to have a problem or conflict?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can also be called the conflict in a story?

• The problem

• The setting

• The main character

• The ending

Open Ended

How does the resolution in The Princess and the Pea help solve the problem presented earlier in the story?

Open Ended

What is the main problem Dorothy faces in The Wizard of Oz, and how is it resolved?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to recognize a story's plot instead of only discussing the problem and resolution?

• Because the plot includes all the important events in a story, not just the problem and resolution.

• Because the plot is only about the setting.

• Because the plot only focuses on the main character.

• Because the plot is not important to the story.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about plot diagrams is correct?

• Plot diagrams help readers identify key events in a story.

• Plot diagrams only show the problem and resolution.

• Plot diagrams are only used for fairy tales.

• Plot diagrams are not useful for understanding stories.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are parts of a plot diagram?

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Introduction, Conflict, Solution, Ending, Epilogue

• Beginning, Middle, End, Twist, Conclusion

• Opening, Build-up, Peak, Decline, Finish

Open Ended

Explain what happens during the exposition of a story. Why is this part important?

Open Ended

How do you think learning about story elements can help you understand stories better?

Multiple Choice

What are the main elements of a story?

• Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution, Plot

• Title, Author, Publisher, Date

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Reference

• Theme, Mood, Tone, Style