Exploring the Elements of a Story

What is the main focus of this video lesson?

• Scientific theories

• Story elements

• Mathematical concepts

• Historical events

What does the term 'plot' refer to in a story?

• The moral of the story

• The main character's thoughts

• The series of events that take place

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a plot?

• It always occurs in one location

• It follows a progression of events

• It can include flashbacks

• It can span a short or long period

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is conflict resolution in a story?

• The introduction of characters

• The climax of the story

• The part that resolves the initial conflict

• The description of the setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How can a problem in a story be resolved?

• Through direct action by characters

• By changing the setting

• By ignoring the problem

• By introducing new characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What might happen if two characters lose a wallet they found?

• The story ends immediately

• It solves the problem for them

• They find a new wallet

• They forget about the wallet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What are character traits?

• The plot of the story

• The resolution of the conflict

• The setting of the story

• How characters act and their physical characteristics

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of a character trait?

• Being outgoing

• The story's setting

• The plot twist

• The main conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why do authors use character traits?

• To help readers understand characters' actions

• To confuse the reader

• To describe the setting

• To resolve the conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What might a shy character do in a new classroom?

• Ignore everyone

• Not want to talk to many people

• Leave the classroom

• Talk to everyone

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3