Identifying Story Settings

The video tutorial introduces the concept of setting in a story, explaining that it consists of 'when' and 'where' the story takes place. It explores different times of day and seasons as examples of 'when' and various locations like houses, castles, and parks as examples of 'where'. The tutorial uses the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to demonstrate how to identify settings in stories. It concludes by encouraging children to find settings in their own storybooks.

What two elements make up the setting of a story?

• Characters and plot

• Time and place

• Conflict and resolution

• Theme and mood

Which of the following is an example of a morning setting?

• Waking up and stretching

• Brushing teeth before bed

• Playing outside in the afternoon

• Eating dinner at a restaurant

What activity might you do in an afternoon setting?

• Brush your teeth

• Go to sleep

• Play outside and feel hungry

• Watch the stars

Which season is described as being hot?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

What happens in the wintertime setting?

• Leaves fall

• The sun shines brightly

• Flowers bloom

• It snows and is cold

Where might a story take place if it involves a prince?

• At a school

• In a castle

• In a park

• On a beach

Which location is associated with swings and playing?

• A house

• A school

• A restaurant

• A park

What setting might involve sitting down and raising your hand?

• A beach

• A school

• A restaurant

• A park

How can you find the setting in a story?

• By counting the pages

• By reading the title

• By examining the pictures and words

• By looking at the characters

In 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', what setting is indicated by a sink and a pot on the stove?

• Bathroom

• Garden

• Kitchen

• Living room