📚 Part 1: Story Elements

1. Which of these is the main character in a story?

Setting

Protagonist

Plot

Theme

2. The setting of a story tells us:

Who the characters are

When and where the story takes place

What the problem is

How the story ends

3. Which elements make up the plot? (Check all that apply)

Beginning

Middle

End

Characters' names

4. The main problem or struggle in a story is called the:

C __ __ __ __ __ __ __

5. What is the theme of a story?

📖 Part 2: Story Analysis

Read this short story excerpt:

Maya clutched her art supplies as she walked into the new school. The hallways seemed endless, and everyone already had their friendship groups. At lunchtime, she sat alone in the corner of the courtyard, sketching the pohutukawa tree. "That's beautiful," said a voice behind her. Maya turned to see a girl with paint-stained fingers smiling at her. "I'm Emma. Want to join our art club?"

6. Who are the main characters in this story?

7. What is the setting of this story?

8. What problem does Maya face?

9. How is Maya's problem solved?