Story Elements

When an author gives the time and place of a story, they are giving the reader a

• character trait

• setting

• main event

A ______ is a term used to describe a characters personality or looks

• character trait

• main event

• setting

Fill in the blank: A _____ is something that happens in the story.

What is the correct sequence of a story?

• beginning, end, middle

• end, middle, beginning

• beginning, middle, end

• end, beginning, middle

A setting can be just a time if there is no place stated.

• True

• False

Which of the statements below is not a main event?

• The Parkinson family arrived at the beach.

• It was the year 2004.

• The little boy got stung by a jellyfish.

• The Parkinson family went home.

Which of the statements below is not a character trait?

• They built sand castles.

• The little girl is nice.

• The family was happy.

• The boy was mean.

Which of the statements below is not an example of setting?

• It was the year 2005.

• The family was in a hotel in Destin, Florida.

• The girl was happy.

• The family was happy to be at the beach around 3pm.

Can a character trait be something about a person's looks, as well as their personality?

• yes

• no

________ are important pieces of information that support the text.