Identifying Story Elements

Who or what are considered the characters in a story?

• The plot

• The people or animals the story is about

• The climax

• The setting

What does the setting of a story describe?

• The dialogue

• The resolution

• The location and time of the story

• The main conflict

What typically happens in the plot of a story?

• A character faces and overcomes a challenge

• Characters remain static

• The story has no clear structure

• The setting changes frequently

In the example, where does the story primarily take place?

• At an ice cream parlor

• In a school

• In a park

• At Olli's home

What problem does Olli help solve in the story?

• Saving a cat stuck in a tree

• Finding a lost toy

• Helping Janessa with homework

• Fixing a broken bike

What do Olli and Janessa do after rescuing the cat?

• Go to school

• Go get ice cream

• Go home

• Go to a movie

Who are the main characters in the example story?

• Janessa and her dog

• Olli and Janessa

• Olli and his dog

• Janessa and her cat

What is the climax of the example story?

• Olli saving the cat

• Going for ice cream

• Olli receiving a phone call

• Janessa losing her cat

How does the example story begin?

• With a celebration

• With a problem involving a cat

• With a journey to a park

• With a discussion between friends

What is the setting of the example story?

• At a school during a festival

• In a park during a sunny day

• In a city on a rainy day

• At home during a party