What is a setting?

• The people or animals in the story.

• The where and when a story happens.

• How a character feels.

• What happens in a story.

How could an author show the setting of a story?

• Telling how old a character is.

• Telling how a character feels.

• Describing a problem the character has.

• Describing how the characters dress, talk and live.

The children played in the water. The waves were crashing. The dolphin jumped. What is the setting?

• lake

• pond

• ocean

• river

Mrs. Nelson got her marker. She wrote on the board. She turned around and checked on the sick patient. What is the setting?

• school

• hospital

• church

• home

My sister picked up the racquet. She got two round, green balls. She walked onto the court. What is the setting?

• basketball court

• football field

• soccer field

• tennis court

Maria looked around the store. She saw chocolate, glazed, and sprinkled baked goodies. What is the setting?

• home

• bakery

• candy box

• school

Ayana sat on the grass and painted a picture of what she saw. She painted cows, pigs, and chickens. What is the setting?

• the farm

• the zoo

• the carnival

• the backyard

We bought popcorn. When walked down the aisle to our seat. The lights went out. What is the setting?

• living room

• watching tv

• popcorn store

• theater

Kayna dug in the sand. She built a sandcastle. When she finished, she left the backyard and walked inside to wash her hands. What is most likely the setting?

• the beach

• the playground

• her school

• her house

Maya put the worm on the hook. Dan threw the line into the water. They sat on the bank. What is the setting?

• the beach

• the pond

• a puddle

• the ocean