Elements of a Story

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📚 Part 1: Learning Intentions & Quick Check

WALT (We Are Learning To): Understand and identify the key elements of a story: characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.

Success criteria: I can name each story element, choose the correct definition, and match elements to examples from a short story.

1. Which item best describes the setting of a story?

The people in the story

Where and when the story happens

The problem the characters face

2. Which element shows the sequence of events (what happens) in a story?

Resolution

Plot

Character

3. Check the boxes for things that are examples of a conflict (choose all that apply):

A disagreement between friends

Wind blowing leaves

A character trying to fix a broken bike

4. Match each story element to its description. Draw lines across the gaps.

A. Characters

B. Setting

C. Plot

D. Conflict

E. Resolution

1. How the story is solved or ends

2. The people or animals who take part

3. The sequence of events in the story

4. Where and when the story takes place

5. The main problem or struggle

✏️ Part 2: Read & Respond

Short story excerpt: On a rainy afternoon, Maia biked to the old wharf to check a note she'd found at school. The wharf looked empty, but a stranger stood near the waka, holding a crumpled map. Maia needed to decide whether to ask for help or leave the map alone.

5. List the main characters in the excerpt:

6. Where and when does the story take place? (Give the setting):

7. What is the main conflict or problem Maia faces?

8. Suggest a simple resolution for this excerpt in one sentence:

9. Explain in two sentences why the setting helps create the mood of the story:

🧭 Part 3: Reflection, Differentiation & Extension

10. Reflection — Which story element is your favourite and why? (Write one short paragraph)

Differentiation (for diverse learners): Use the sentence stems below if needed — "The character is...", "The setting is...", "The problem is...". Picture cards or the teacher reading the excerpt aloud can help.

Extension activity (for advanced learners): Change one element (for example, move the setting to a sunny beach) and write two sentences about how the plot and conflict might change.

Optional extension — Write your two sentences here: