Story elements

are the people, animals, or things the story is about.

• character

• plot

• setting

• conflict

is the time and place in which the story happens.

• character

• setting

• plot

• conflict

is made up of the events and happenings in the story.

• character

• plot

• setting

• conflict

is the problem or struggle of the main character.

• character

• plot

• setting

• conflict

Which characters appear at the beginning of the story?

• Sarah

• Mr. Hartwell

• teacher

• student

• principal

What is the setting?

• school in the morning

• school in the afternoon

• a home in the morning

• a home in the afternoon

What do we know about the plot so far, based on the beginning of the story?