Review for You: Story Elements

Mr. Grill introduces 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. Matt learns the importance of following safety rules after a golf ball incident. The story's main idea is reinforced by supporting details, and the resolution highlights Matt's realization and apology. The lesson concludes with a prediction about Matt's future behavior.

What is the main idea of a story?

• The problem faced by the characters

• What the story is mainly about

• The sequence of events in the story

• The most exciting part of the story

Which of the following is NOT a story element?

• Characters

• Setting

• Prediction

• Climax

What did Matt's dad warn him about?

• Playing too much golf

• Hitting the ball into the safety net

• Using the golf clubs indoors

• Practicing golf with friends

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

• Matt apologizing to his dad

• Grandma getting hit by a golf ball

• Matt hitting the ball into the woods

• Matt's birthday party

What prediction was made about Matt's actions?

• Matt would hit a ball into the net

• Matt would hit something he shouldn't

• Matt would stop playing golf

• Matt would win a golf tournament

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

• To always listen to his friends

• The importance of following safety rules

• To never play golf again

• That golf is a dangerous sport

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

• Matt, his coach, and his dad

• Matt, his siblings, and his grandma

• Matt, his friends, and his teacher

• Matt, his parents, and his grandma