Understanding Story Settings

What is a story setting?

• The main character of the story

• The moral of the story

• The plot of the story

• The time and place where the story occurs

Which of the following is NOT a question that a setting answers?

• Who is the main character?

• Where does the story take place?

• When does the story take place?

• What is the weather like?

How can adjectives help in describing a setting?

• They explain the plot

• They give more information about the time and place

• They describe the actions in the story

• They provide details about the characters

What can you use to determine the setting of a story?

• The title of the story

• The author's biography

• The length of the story

• The illustrations and text

In the example given, what season is suggested by the setting of a warm day in the park?

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn

• Spring