Narrative Elements Review

The ___________ is where and when a story takes place.

• plot

• characters

• setting

• plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

The _____________ is how the problem in the story gets solved.

• problem

• solution

• character

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

The people or animals a story is about are called the _______________.

• problem

• solution

• characters

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

When you retell the plot of the story, you would include the __________.

• beginning, middle, and end

• only the small details

• only the problem

• only the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.SL.3.4

Read the short story and answer the questions.

Emily knew she had to get to school on time, but her mother said she couldn’t drive her. Emily decided to leave early and walk to school.

What was the problem in this story?

• Emily was sick

• Emily lost her homework

• Emily needed to get to school

• It was raining

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the short story and answer the questions.

Emily knew she had to get to school on time, but her mother said she couldn’t drive her. Emily decided to leave early and walk to school.

What was the solution?

• Emily's mom drove her

• Emily's dad drove her

• Emily just went to school late that day

• Emily left early so she could walk to school

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

Jenny ran as fast as she could down the path. There were trees in front of her, trees behind her and trees on both sides. While the snow was falling heavily in the valley only a few snowflakes made it to the ground around her. She was nervous but knew that if she kept running she would make it home before the storm.

What is the setting of this story?

• outside during the winter

• outside during the summer

• at a school

• in a house

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

Jenny ran as fast as she could down the path. There were trees in front of her, trees behind her and trees on both sides. While the snow was falling heavily in the valley only a few snowflakes made it to the ground around her. She was nervous but knew that if she kept running she would make it home before the storm.

Who is the main character of this story?

• The forest

• the snowflakes

• Jenny’s mom

• Jenny

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.

What was the problem in this story?

• Robert was watching his little sister.

• He rode to the top of the hill.

• The river was flooding by their home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.

What was the solution in the story?

• Robert was watching his little sister.

• He rode to the top of the hill.

• The river was flooding by their home

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1