Story Elements

Where and When the story takes place

PLACE and TIME

• Problem/Solution

• Summary

• Setting

• Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The people or animals in stories

• Details

• Problem/Solution

• Characters

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The events that happen in a story. There is usually a problem and a solution.

• Plot

• Main Idea

• Setting

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

The conflict in the story and the way it was solved

• Problem/Solution

• Main Idea

• Plot

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Tells the story in a short form using the main idea and details

Beginning Middle End

• Theme

• Setting

• Summary

• Details

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The struggle or problem in a story

• Exposition
• Resolution
• Conflict
• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

This is where and when the story takes place

• Characters
• Climax
• Setting
• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9