Elements of a Story

Main idea tells more about the story, its like a one sentence summary.

It was springtime on the ranch when the children ran to the barn to see the new colt.

Character is the "who" of the story.

Marcus cheated on the test and lied about what had happened to his homework.

Sarah missed the bus.

Plot is the events that happen in the story.

The story made me think that people are afraid of change.

Problem and Solution is the "climax" and the "resolution".

Elements of the story are the ingredients that makeup a story?

Margie loved her dog. The dog was lost, and Margie searched everywhere for it. Finally, she found the dog.

Morgan often volunteered to work at the rest home. She enjoyed giving to others.

This story made me think I could do anything if I worked hard at it.

Theme is the moral, message, and lesson of the story.

At the beginning of the story, Meredith and Susan were best friends. Then ,they argued over some issues.

Setting is the "when" and "where" of the story.

She missed her bus, so her she called her mom to pick her up.