2. •Character
•Setting
•Plot
•Theme
•Author’s style

4. The characters of a story are the personalities
in the story. The characters include who is
telling the story, and who the story is talking
about.
There are main characters and supporting
characters.
The main characters are the people who the
story is centered around. For example, in the
story, Clifford The Big Red Dog, the main
characters are Clifford and Emily Elizabeth.
Supporting characters are ones who make the
story good, but they aren’t the center of
attention.

5. The setting in a story is when AND where the
story takes place. So, if you’re reading a story
about a Circus Clown in Huntington, West
Virginia in the year 2002, the setting would be
as follows:
When (does the event take place): 2002
Where (does the event take place): Huntington, West
Virginia

6. The plot of a story is the sequence of events that
take place. The plot tells what happens in the
story.
For example, in the story Green Eggs and Ham,
Sam I Am (the character) asks his friend (the
other character) to try green eggs and ham.
When Sam I Am’s friend says no, Sam I am
bugs him until his friend tries the green eggs
and ham. These events are called the plot!

7. The theme within a story can be a little tricky to
understand. The theme is the central topic of
the story. Themes can include friendship, love,
loyalty, growing up, and family. These are just
some examples of what the theme of a story
could be.

8. Author’s style is a pretty important element. Style
is how the author writes. For example, what
vocabulary the author uses, and what kind of
grammar the author uses. The author can be
funny or serious. The author can decide to use
short, choppy sentences, or long, lengthy
sentences.