Understanding Characters, Settings, and Events

What can a character in a story be?

• Only a human

• Only a vehicle

• Any object or being

• Only an animal

What does the setting of a story refer to?

• The main character

• The time and place of the story

• The moral of the story

• The events in the story

What is an event in a story?

• A character's name

• A place where the story happens

• An action that takes place

• The theme of the story

In the classroom activity, what was the setting when Cynthia pushed the chair?

• The cafeteria

• The library

• The classroom

• The playground

What was the main character in the story 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly'?

• An old lady

• A young boy

• A spider

• A bird

What was the setting of the story 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly'?

• A city

• A forest

• Outside

• A beach

What was the main event in the story 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly'?

• The old lady built a house

• The old lady swallowed various animals

• The old lady went on a trip

• The old lady went shopping

During the recap, what did students agree was the main event in the story?

• The old lady danced

• The old lady swallowed animals

• The old lady cooked dinner

• The old lady sang a song

What did students use to write their thoughts on characters, settings, and events?

• Notebooks

• Sticky notes

• Whiteboards

• Tablets

What did the teacher give to students as a reward for their participation?

• Books

• Candy

• Pencils

• Stickers