Parts of a Narrative

The time and location in which a story takes place is the _____.

• plot

• dialogue

• conflict

• setting

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

• They went for a swim

• They dried off.

• They built a sand castle.

• They collected shells.

True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True

• False

What happened at the end of the story?

• Mr. Kemphaus cut his hair

• the kids screamed and said no

• nothing

• Mr. Kemphaus promised never to cut his hair

What is another name for narrative elements?

• story parts

• text features

• capital letters

• sentences

What narrative element is the who or what the story is about?

• setting

• characters

• theme

Characters are usually introduced in the ___________ of a story.

• middle

• beginning

• end

Where the story takes place is part of the __________.

• setting

• character

• theme

• problem

Past, present or future is what narrative element?

• character

• theme

• setting

The solution to a problem is usually found at the ______ of a story.

• beginning

• middle

• end