Story Elements

Identify the idiom in the sentence.

After training for months, winning the city marathon was a piece of cake for Luke.

What is the term for the part of the plot where the main character faces the biggest challenge or problem?

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Setting

• Resolution

This term is used to define a sequence of events in a story.

• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Plot

• Exposition

Which number represents the falling action of the story?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

This term is used to define where and when the story takes place

• Problem/Solution

• Summary

• Setting

• Characters

The School Play

At Oakwood Elementary, the students were excited about their annual school play. Emma was nervous because she had a big role as the queen in the play. On the day of the performance, Emma’s costume got torn, and she was worried she wouldn’t be able to go on stage.

Emma’s best friend, Lily, noticed Emma’s problem and quickly helped her fix the costume with some tape and glue. Emma was so grateful for Lily’s help and felt much better.

The play went on without any problems, and Emma performed her role wonderfully. At the end of the night, Emma thanked Lily for her support and felt proud of their teamwork.

What is the main conflict of the story?

• Emma forgot her lines

• Emma’s costume got torn

• The play was canceled

• Lily lost her script

The School Play

At Oakwood Elementary, the students were excited about their annual school play. Emma was nervous because she had a big role as the queen in the play. On the day of the performance, Emma’s costume got torn, and she was worried she wouldn’t be able to go on stage.

Emma’s best friend, Lily, noticed Emma’s problem and quickly helped her fix the costume with some tape and glue. Emma was so grateful for Lily’s help and felt much better.

The play went on without any problems, and Emma performed her role wonderfully. At the end of the night, Emma thanked Lily for her support and felt proud of their teamwork.

What is the setting of the story?

• the park

• Oakwood Elementary School

• a movie theater

• a summer camp

The Lost Kite

Sophie was excited to fly her new kite on a sunny day at the park. She and her brother, Max, ran to the open field, where the wind was perfect. Sophie carefully released the kite into the air, and it soared high. But suddenly, a strong gust of wind tugged the kite away from Sophie’s grip. It tangled in a tree, far out of reach. Sophie tried to climb the tree to get it back, but the branches were too high. Max suggested they ask for help from the park ranger, but Sophie was worried that they might not be able to retrieve the kite.

What is the main conflict in the passage?

• Sophie and Max are trying to find a new kite

• The kite gets tangled in a tree and Sophie cannot reach it.

• Sophie and Max are arguing about where to fly the kite.

• The wind is too weak for the kite to fly.

The Lost Kite

Sophie was excited to fly her new kite on a sunny day at the park. She and her brother, Max, ran to the open field, where the wind was perfect. Sophie carefully released the kite into the air, and it soared high. But suddenly, a strong gust of wind tugged the kite away from Sophie’s grip. It tangled in a tree, far out of reach. Sophie tried to climb the tree to get it back, but the branches were too high. Max suggested they ask for help from the park ranger, but Sophie was worried that they might not be able to retrieve the kite.

Who are the characters?

• Sophie and Max

• The kite

• The Park

The Brave Little Duck

Ella, the little duck, had always been afraid of swimming in the deep pond. One day, she saw a small fish struggling to get to the surface for air. Ella knew she needed to help, but her fear of deep water made her hesitate. With encouragement from her friends, Ella bravely swam into the deep pond, saved the fish, and made it back safely. Her friends cheered for her, and Ella felt proud and confident.

What is the resolution of the passage?

• Ella decides to never swim in the deep pond again.

• Ella helps the fish and overcomes her fear of deep water.

• The fish does not make it to the surface.

• Ella and her friends argue about what to do next.