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Story Elements Exploration

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Story Elements Exploration

Children sitting around a campfire telling stories

📚 Part 1: Story Elements Knowledge

1. What are the five main elements of a story? Match each element to its description:
Character
Setting
Problem
Action
Resolution
What the characters do to solve the problem
When and where the story takes place
How the problem is solved
The people or animals in the story
The challenge or conflict in the story
2. Stories are taonga tuku iho. What does this mean?

Stories that are only for adults

Treasured heritage passed down through generations

Stories that are written in books only

New stories created today

3. Which of these make storytelling more engaging? (Choose all that apply)

Using different voices for characters

Speaking in a flat, quiet voice

Using facial expressions and gestures

Looking at the floor while speaking

Changing your tone to match the story mood

✏️ Part 2: Story Analysis

4. Think of a story you know well (from your whānau, school, or community). Fill in the story elements below:

Story Title: _________________________________

Characters: Who are the main people or animals in your story?

Setting: Where and when does your story take place?

Problem: What challenge or conflict happens in the story?

Resolution: How is the problem solved?

5. What makes this story special or interesting to you? Explain in 2-3 sentences.

🎭 Part 3: Storytelling Reflection

6. When you tell a story to others, how can you use your voice and body to make it more exciting?
7. Why are stories important in our culture and communities? Give at least two reasons.
8. What kind of story would you like to create for our camp stories unit? Write a few ideas below:

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