1. Elements of a Story There are many parts of a story. In this lesson we will discuss the various parts. There are many parts of a story. In this lesson we will discuss the various parts. It really is very simple. Just look at your clues!

2. Parts of a Story Theme Theme Character Character Setting Setting Plot (including problem and solution) Plot (including problem and solution) Point of View Point of View Figurative Language Figurative Language

3. Character Characters are the main people in a story. You get to know them by the things they say and do. Characters are the main people in a story. You get to know them by the things they say and do.

4. Setting The setting is the time and /or place the story occurred.

5. Plot –The main idea of the story –The characters involved and the setting.

6. Point of View From whose point of view is this story told? From whose point of view is this story told? Example: Cinderella – is told from Cinderella point of view; how she saw things. It could have been told from the point of view of the stepmother, the step sisters, or even the prince. Example: Cinderella – is told from Cinderella point of view; how she saw things. It could have been told from the point of view of the stepmother, the step sisters, or even the prince.

7. Figurative Language Give instances where figurative language is being used. Give instances where figurative language is being used. Give the real meaning of what the person is actually trying to say. Give the real meaning of what the person is actually trying to say. Example: He was really cutting some zzzzzs last night Well, he really wasnt cutting zzzzzs – he was just sleeping very sound. Example: He was really cutting some zzzzzs last night Well, he really wasnt cutting zzzzzs – he was just sleeping very sound.