Setting and Theme

What is a setting in a story?

• lesson being taught

• where and when the story occurs

• the events happening in the story

Which of the following is an example of setting in a story?

• a fight

• a high school in 1987

• blue jacket

• March

The setting can affect a character's mood in a story.

• True

• False

Setting is defined as the _______and _______ of the story.

• tone and place

• tone and plot

• time and place

• time and plot

Why is the setting important in a story?

• Because my teacher said it was important

• It tells us the ending.

• It helps us visualize what the land and characters look like in a story.

Which is important to setting?

• WHERE a story takes place

• WHEN a story takes place

• Both where AND when

TRUE OR FALSE:

Setting includes actions.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE:

Setting includes characters.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE:

Setting includes the time of day.

• True

• False

Where is the setting in this picture?

• In the ocean

• In a puddle