Geary Setting Lesson

Brian saw his mom through the window while he was watering her flowerbeds. He checked his watch and knew she was probably cooking dinner, but he could hear his friends playing football down the street. He quickly turned the hose off and went to join them. Brian's mother was upset that evening when he came inside.

How did the setting of this story affect the plot?

• Brian hurt his mother's feelings because he missed dinner.

• Brian was not supposed to play with his friends.

• Brian did not water the plants like he should have.

• Brian flooded the flowerbeds with the water hose.

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Sam and Eric were walking toward the smell of fresh salty air and the sound of seagulls squawking. Eric wiped the sweat from his brow, passed his towel to Sam, and said, "Hold my stuff so I can cool off."

What is the setting of this text?

• the river at 9:00 AM

• the desert at 2:00 PM

• the mountains in the morning

• the beach at noon

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Bri sat on the bench, propped her broken leg up, and was watching her friends on the swings. Mrs. Magee came over and asked her if she would like to go inside and play a game on the computer. Bri shook her head and said, "No, thank you, I would rather be around everyone." But as Mrs. Magee walked away, Bri started to cry.

How does the setting affect the plot of this story?

• The afternoon setting suggests that everyone is tired.

• The playground setting makes Bri feel left out.

• The school setting presents a frustration for Bri.

• The bench setting gives Bri a place to rest.

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Joey strolls past the smell of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries. He is trying to watch his weight and make healthier choices. But Joe sees people sitting on the sidewalk at small tables eating and talking. He can feel his stomach growling and wonders if he should turn around.

How does the setting of this story affect its plot?

• The morning setting makes Joe feel hungry and hot.

• The bakery setting tempts Joe to change his mind.

• The crowded sidewalk setting creates a busy feeling.

• The afternoon setting suggests that Joe is heading home after work.

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True or False: Setting includes two main components, when and where a story takes place.

• True

• False

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Janiyah and Trevor were the first visitors of the day to enter the gate. They boarded the trolley and looked at the brochure together. Trevor begged his sister to go to the amphibian exhibit first, but Janiyah was only focused on the elephant habitat. Her class had read The One and Only Ivan last year and she was fascinated by elephants. When the trolley stopped at the turtle sanctuary, Trevor hopped off and said, "Come on, let's go!" Janiyah rolled her eyes and reluctantly trudged along with her little brother.

What is the setting of this text?

• a park in the morning

• a county fair in the evening

• a city in the afternoon

• a zoo in the morning

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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December 25, 1776

Dear Mama,

I hope you and Daddy are doing well and the family is enjoying the holidays together. Being a soldier is never easy, but being at war at this time of the year makes things feel unbearable. I have been fighting for our country's independence for almost six months now and it feels like it has been over a decade. My clothes hang at my sides now and you would not recognize my face. But I am alive and that is more than some of my friends can say. I'll write soon.

Love,

John

How does the setting of this letter affect its tone?

• The narrator's role as a soldier gives the letter a patriotic tone.

• The narrator's position in a war makes him feel more lonely as the holiday season passes.

• The narrator's situation feels more hopeless because his army does not have enjoyable meals.

• The narrator's family is far from him, so he has an anxious tone as he writes to check on their safety.

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Nathan ran up and down the court with his teammates. His position was point guard, but he had yet to touch the ball during the game. It seemed like every time someone tried to pass him the ball, Nathan was just out of reach. Beads of sweat popped out on his brow as Nathan thought about this being his last game in the league. Next year, he would be too old to play and would only be able to watch from the bleachers. Lost in his thoughts, he noticed the ball just as it came whizzing past his head. Nathan reached up, grabbed it, and made the winning shot of the game as the buzzer sounded!

How did the setting of this story affect its plot?

• Nathan was distracted during the game because the court was more crowded and busy than usual.

• Nathan was upset with his teammates because he wanted to get the ball and they haven't given it to him.

• Nathan was anxious about playing well because he would soon be too old to play with that organization again.

• Nathan was exhausted because he had chased everyone around the court and the game was almost over.

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Raymond turned on the television and saw the following warning on his local news station.

WQPD 10 On Your Side: BREAKING NEWS

Richmond City, Virginia is under a severe winter storm warning tomorrow, July 2, from 12:00AM to 5:00AM. The National Weather Service predicts snowfall accumulations could be between 2-5 inches. If it is not necessary to drive, residents are urged to stay home during this weather event.

How does the setting affect this text?

• A location in Virginia is unlikely to experience snowfall.

• A summer season is an unusual time to experience snowfall.

• A news station rarely reports about the weather.

• A city location does not usually require residents to stay home.

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Lou was a tiny dog. He loved to run and play in the park. One day, his owner, Annie, was not watching closely and Lou ran a little too far.

He ran until he no longer heard the familiar sounds of Annie’s voice. He looked back but he couldn’t see Annie anywhere. He began to get scared until he heard a noise in the bushes at the edge of the park. He had to find that sound, so he ran straight to the bushes.

Once in the bushes, he found a mother skunk and three of her babies. Thinking they looked like fun playmates, he ran up to the mother skunk. “My name is Lou”, he barked. To his surprise, the mother skunk made a loud sound, sprayed him with a terrible smell and ran away.

The sun settled below the horizon. Lou decided he was really scared and missed Annie. He walked through the park for hours, trying to sniff out her scent. It began to get dark and Lou started to whine.

Finally, he heard a sound far away. It was a little girl with a flashlight. It was his little girl. She was calling his name over and over. Lou ran as fast as he could towards her. When he reached her, she picked him up and hugged him. Lou thought, “Annie loves me so much, she doesn’t even mind the smell.”

How does the changing setting of this story affect its plot?

• As day turns to night, Lou becomes more frightened.

• As Lou runs into the bushes, he realizes he will be sprayed.

• As Annie's voice faded, Lou felt like he could go on an adventure.

• As he ran toward Annie, Lou was reminded of how much he loves being with her.

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