= Partner SiteStory Elements
Main story elements include characters, setting (where and when the story takes place), plot (the main conflict in the story that triggers the characters’ actions), and theme. Resolution of the plot is also often included as a story element. Check out our story elements anchor chart resources too!
This passage is from Through the Looking-Glass, which is a sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As the passage begins, Alice has gone through a looking-glass, or mirror, into another wonderland. She is in a garden where she has discovered flowers that can talk. —————————- Alice didn’t like being criticized,…
Snowdrop was the head elf in charge of the toy workshop in Santa’s castle. It was her job to make sure all the elves were making toys at their stations, and at each workbench, a pair of elves was working hard to get their tasks done in time for Christmas…
There comes a day In merry May When fairies play Together. The sun shines down And all around The tiny town There’s dancing. They beat their wings, The robin sings, And Nature brings Warm weather. Goodbye to snow! To Spring, hello! Cry fairies aglow And prancing.
Every Sunday, June tied her sneakers and walked to Grandpa’s house. Grandpa lived around the block, and June was allowed to walk there by herself. Grandpa would tell her stories about when he was a boy. They also ate ice cream together while they talked. Sunday was June’s favorite day. This Sunday June got…
Friday is Parker’s favorite day of the week. Every Friday, Parker and his mom order pizza from their favorite pizza place. They always eat dinner together while they watch TV. Parker likes to watch home shows with Mom. It’s fun to watch people shop for new houses. Parker likes to guess which house they will choose.…
Saturday is laundry day at Diana’s house. Diana was working on sorting socks by matching their colors and sizes. “What’s this?” Dad asked. He was holding a small piece of green rubber. Diana looked up. “That’s my balloon from the circus!” Diana remembered her magical flight above the town square,…
L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was written in 1900. It tells the story of Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl, who has been swept up by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz. She wants to return home and has been told by the Wizard of Oz…
Joey was feeling excited. He usually ate lunch with his friends in the school cafeteria. Today was different. Today his dad was taking him to a special place for lunch. “Where would you like to eat?” Joey’s dad asked. “Sal’s Pizza!” said Joey. “Great idea,” said Joey’s dad. When they got…
“I hate fractions,” Ella said as she walked into the kitchen. Her mother was cutting vegetables on a cutting board that was placed on the counter. Piles of onions and bright red, green, and yellow peppers were heaped on the edge of the board. “It’s not nice to hate,” Mom…
Frostberry lived by himself in Antarctica. Being a penguin, he didn’t mind the cold and snow at all, but he was lonely. Frostberry decided he should go someplace new to find himself a friend. The little penguin jumped into the icy waters and swam. After a long time, the…
