Characters and Setting Detective Work
Exploring Story Elements Grade 5 English Language Arts Lesson 2 of 24
Today's Learning Objectives
Identify and describe main and secondary characters Locate and describe story settings using text evidence Use collaborative discussion to explain character and setting roles
Common Core Standards We're Meeting
RL.5.3: Compare and contrast characters, settings, and events RL.5.1: Quote accurately from text to support explanations SL.5.1: Engage in collaborative discussions effectively
What Makes a Character Come Alive?
Think about your favorite book character What details help you picture them clearly? How do you know what they're like inside?
Character Detective Clues
{"left":"What characters say in dialogue\nHow characters act and behave\nWhat other characters say about them","right":"How characters look and dress\nWhat characters think and feel\nHow characters change through the story"}
Setting Detective Challenge
Read the first paragraph of our story List 3 clues about WHERE the story happens List 3 clues about WHEN the story happens Share your findings with a partner
Remember: Great Detectives Use Evidence!
Always support your ideas with specific examples from the text Look for clues in dialogue, actions, and descriptions Characters and settings work together to tell the story
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