Story Elements

Brendan raced through the door and breathed a sigh of relief as he saw his math book sitting on the table.  He had been looking all day at school for it.  Now he would start his homework.
Which story element is being described?

• setting
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The sun shined brightly in the morning sky.  The ground was damp from the dew.  The leaves on the trees glistened and the birds were chirping to each other.  
Which story element is being described?

• setting
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Erica had been studying for her history test for weeks, so she could get a high score.  She woke up the morning of the test with a fever and chills.  She was going to miss the big test. 
Which story element is being described?

• character
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Caleb was a class clown.  He always called out in class.  He cracked jokes when the teacher was talking.  He even made funny noises with is lips. 
Which story element is being described?

• setting
• problem
• character

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The waves crashed gently on the shore.  Foam rolled over the sand and tickled the children's feet.  The seagulls flying overhead filled the beach with a familiar sound.  
Which story element is being described?

• problem
• setting
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Jake's mom looked everywhere for her car keys.  They weren't in her purse.  She didn't find them on the dining room table.  She even looked in the laundry room.  Where could they be?  
Which story element is being described?

• setting
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Conner didn't care that Sienna didn't play baseball like he did or play video games.  He enjoyed spending time with her playing board games or acting out plays.  He treated her with kindness and respect.  
Which story element is being described?

• character
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Bailey walked into her class on the first day of school to a room full of bright colors and new supplies.  The room smelled like new carpet.  There was a banner in the front of the room welcoming all the students.  Bailey found her desk and sat down quietly.  
Which story element is being described?

• solution
• problem
• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Abby knew she needed to apologize to Steven for taking his snack.  She was so embarrassed and didn't want anyone to know it was her.  She swallowed hard and slowly walked over to Steven.  "I'm sorry," she said.  
Which story element is being described?

• setting
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

Zach was late for baseball practice.  He quickly changed his clothes and grabbed his bag and jumped into the car.  He arrived to the field and realized his glove was not in his bag!  
Which story element is being described?

• setting
• problem
• solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4