1. Elements of Literature
Grade 1

2. Elements of Literature
Theme/Main Idea
Characters
Setting
Plot
Point of View
Style

4. Theme/Main Idea
The Theme/Main Idea is what the author is writing about
For example, in The Three Little Pigs, the author is writing about how it is important to take your time when doing things

5. Characters
The Characters are the people or animals the author uses in a story
The pigs and the big, bad wolf are the characters in The Three Little Pigs

6. Setting The Setting is where the story is taking place
The setting is the pigs’ houses

7. Plot The Plot is what the story is about
Who can tell me what the plot of The Three Little Pigs is?

8. Point of View The Point of View is who is telling the story.
Who knows who tells The Three Little Pigs?

9. Style The Style is the words that the author uses in the story
What words are important in the story of The Three Little Pigs?

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