Characters, Setting, and Plot

Grade 645 min

aligned to Ela 7.3.2

Learning Objective

I can identify the characters, setting, and plot in a story I read.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

#6 Elements of a Story--Characters, Setting, Plot & Theme (Reading Comprehension)

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Practice

14 min

4 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following passage: "The old lighthouse stood tall against the crashing waves. Inside, lived a lonely keeper named Silas. Every night, Silas would light the lamp, guiding ships safely through the treacherous waters. One stormy evening, a small boat was caught in the storm. Silas, seeing their distress, kept the light burning bright and guided them to safety." Identify the character, setting, and one event from the plot in the passage. Read the following passage: "In the bustling city of Brightville, lived a young inventor named Maya. Maya dreamed of creating a machine that could clean the polluted air. She spent countless hours in her workshop, tinkering and experimenting. Finally, after many failed attempts, she created a device that purified the air, making Brightville a cleaner, healthier place." Identify the character, setting, and one event from the plot in the passage. ”

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