Story setting

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After this past week, my kiddos could certainly answer that question with a big YES! This week we learned what the setting is, what makes up a setting, and why on earth it matters so much! My kiddos rocked it, so I’m here to share what we did. I know that spending an entire week on setting might seem like…

Students learn about Story Elements by reading 4 different passages and writing the setting (time and place) for each of the passages. Click here to print!

copyright 2008 by Gary L. Pullman The four primary elements of fiction are plot, character, setting, and theme. Associated with most of these is a cluster of related components: plot is divisible into exposition, inciting moment, rising action, turning point, falling action, moment of final suspense, and (depending upon whether the narrative is a comedy or a tragedy) resolution or catastrophe. Of course, all plots are also derived from, and developed upon, conflict. Likewise, setting is not…

Hey there! How are you? We are crazy busy getting ready for our first week of school. We have meet the teacher day tomorrow and then the first day of school on Wednesday. I do not feel at all ready. But I know that it will all come together and be just fine...right? I am here today to share a book that I think is so sweet and many can make a connection to. I want to talk about The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant. Don't you just love Cynthia Rylant's books? I do... :O) So, there are many…

A prologue serves as an introduction to the story, setting the stage for what's to come, and can be an excellent way to engage readers from the outset. Your prologue can: Provides background info/context Sets the tone for the story And/or gives a glimpse into the story's world. For example, prologues may include historical or cultural context, or an opening scene that establishes the theme and mood of the work, or a vignette of an event that happened long before the story started.

From enchanted forests to futuristic cities, discover 20 unique story settings that will transport your readers to unforgettable adventures.

So, you want to write a vivid setting for your story? Here's the ultimate guide to planning, researching, and describing a story setting readers will love!

My Resource Room students have been reading several short stories in our literature book and I have been teaching/reviewing story elements and conflict. These are the notes they pasted in their jou…

This is a set of images that ESL students can use to talk about a story in the past in English. You can also use these images to have them talk about things that are happening right now in the image using the present continuous tense.