A Muddy Mystery: 5 Ws

The video tutorial explains the key elements of a story, focusing on characters, setting, plot, and theme. It introduces the five Ws—who, what, when, where, and why—as essential questions to understand a story. An example story, 'A Muddy Mystery,' is used to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial guides viewers through analyzing the story by answering the five Ws, helping them identify the main characters, setting, and purpose of the story. The purpose of the story is determined to be entertainment.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five Ws used to understand a story?

• What

• Who

• How

• Where

In the story 'A Muddy Mystery,' what do Jack and Jen discover on the kitchen floor?

• Muddy prints

• A spilled drink

• A broken vase

• A hidden treasure

Who are the main characters in 'A Muddy Mystery'?

• The gardener

• Summer Swauger

• Jack and Jen

• Dot and Spot

What is the primary setting of the story 'A Muddy Mystery'?

• In a garden

• In a school

• Inside a house, specifically the kitchen

• At a park

What is the main purpose of the story 'A Muddy Mystery'?

• To inform about dog care

• To persuade to adopt a pet

• To entertain with a fun mystery

• To teach about weather patterns