What are parts of a story?

Students learn parts of a story

1. Story Elements An Early Elementary Lesson By Frances Palmateer

2. What are story elements? Story elements are the important parts of a story. When we pay attention to the story elements it helps us to learn all we can about a story.

3. characters setting problem solution moral or theme There are five story elements Images from Microsoft clipart

4. Let’s look at each element to learn about it.

5. Characters Characters are the people in the story.

6. Characters Characters can also be animals. They can also be objects that act like people.

7. Examples of Character From Cinderella Cinderella Step sisters Fairy godmother The prince

8. Setting The setting is where and when the story takes place.

9. Where the story takes place Enchanted forest jungle Cottage in the woods farm Big City

10. When the story takes place Long Ago In the future Now

11. Problem The problem is the situation that the characters are facing in the story.

12. Problems in Stories Solving a mystery facing evil Being poor fears Getting in trouble

13. Solution The solution is how the characters solve their problem.

14. Solutions in Stories Going to the ball Doing the right thing Finishing the task Facing your fears Catching the bad person

15. Moral or Theme The moral or theme is the idea that the runs through the story. It often teaches a lesson

16. Examples of Themes and Morals Dreams can come true Hard work pays off Be true to yourself True love conquers all Good defeats evil

17. Now that you know the 5 story elements: characters, setting, problem, solution, and theme, don’t forget to look for them when you read. Happy reading!

18. References Images on slides 1,2,3,4,8,11,13,17, the prince on slide 7 and the witch on slide 12 are from Microsoft Office Clip Art © 2006 Microsoft Corporation Images on slides 5 and 6 courtesy of Frances Palmateer All other images from Print Master Platinum 18.1 by Broderbund ©2010 Encore Software, Inc.