Review for You: Story Elements

Mr. Grill introduces a lesson on story comprehension, focusing on identifying the main idea, supporting details, and making predictions. He explains story elements like characters, setting, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution. Using the story 'Matt's Lesson', he illustrates these concepts, showing how Matt learns the importance of following safety rules after an incident at his birthday party. The lesson concludes with an analysis of the story's main idea and elements, emphasizing the importance of understanding story structure for better comprehension.

What is the main idea of a story?

• The sequence of events in the story

• The most exciting part of the story

• What the story is mainly about

• The problem faced by the characters

Which of the following is NOT a story element?

• Setting

• Characters

• Prediction

• Plot

What did Matt's dad warn him about?

• Hitting golf balls into the safety net

• Not sharing his toys

• Playing too much golf

• Running in the yard

What was the climax of 'Matt's Lesson'?

• Grandma getting hit by a golf ball

• Matt hitting the golf ball into the woods

• Matt apologizing to his dad

• Matt's birthday party

What prediction was made about Matt's actions?

• Matt would stop playing golf

• Matt would win a golf tournament

• Matt would hit something he shouldn't

• Matt would hit a ball into the net

What lesson did Matt learn by the end of the story?

• To always listen to his friends

• To always play indoors

• The importance of following safety rules

• To never play golf again

Who were the main characters in 'Matt's Lesson'?

• Matt, his parents, and his grandma

• Matt, his coach, and his classmates

• Matt, his friends, and his teacher

• Matt, his dog, and his neighbors