3-5) set of story element task cards here
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Use these 32 multiple choice Story Elements task cards to increase your students’ understanding of the building blocks that make up a story. Each card features a short passage that focuses on one of the following four story elements: setting, character, problem, solution.
The terms problem and solution are used instead of conflict and resolution. While both are acceptable, problem and solution are more commonly used in the lower grades. If you use conflict and resolution, this is a great time to introduce alternative vocabulary.
This download includes:
• 32 multiple choice passage cards. • 5 challenge cards to extend the activity • Answer key • Student answer sheet (half page) • Alternative student answer sheet for explaining the answer
Printing and Cutting:
These cards were made to be printed in color, but will print out fine in gray scale too. They should print out with even margins around the cards; however, because every printer is different, it is possible that you may need to adjust your printer settings. Selecting “actual size” or adjusting the size percentage should do the trick. Cut the cards apart using the dotted guidelines (discarding the bottom strip). Laminate if possible. Another option is to print on cardstock.
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette copyright 2016. It may be printed and photocopied by the original purchaser for single classroom and personal use only and may not be put on the internet, sold, or distributed in any form. If you would like to share them with your colleagues, please purchase multiple licenses from the product page on Teachers Pay Teachers.
You can find a more challenging (grades 3-5) set of Story Element Task Cards here.
Dylan missed the school bus. It is too far to walk. His mom does not have time to drive him to school before she goes to work.
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On which story element does this passage most focus? a) character b) setting c) problem
My aunt Tilly’s house is warm and cozy. Her couch is big and fluffy. The carpet is soft. There is always fire merrily burning in the fireplace.
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On which story element does this passage most focus? a) character b) setting c) problem
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Evan wants a dog, but his parents thinks a dog will be a lot of work. Evan says he will take care of the dog, but his parents do not believe him.
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On which story element does this passage most focus? a) setting b) problem c) solution
My friend Emily loves to read. She has read every book in our class library. She would rather read than go outside during recess.
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On which story element does this passage most focus? a) character b) setting c) problem
Challenge Card #4 Challenge Card #3 Write a sentence to go directly before the passage on the card.
Challenge Card #2 Rewrite the passage on one of the cards to make it focus on a different story element.
Challenge Card #1 Select a problem card and write a solution for that problem.
Write a sentence to go directly after the passage on the card.
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Select one of the five story elements and write your own passage that focuses on that element.
1. a 2. b 3. b 4. c
5. c 6. b 7. a 8. c
9. b 10. a 11. a 12. b
13. c 14. c 15. c 16. b
17. a 18. c 19. a 20. c
21. b 22. c 23. c 24. b
25. a 26. b 27. a 28. a
29. b 30. b 31. a 32. b
Challenge Card #5
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1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.
17 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24.
25. 26. 27. 28.
29. 30. 31. 32.
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5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16.
17 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24.
25. 26. 27. 28.
29. 30. 31. 32.
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Fill in the top part of each box with the card number and your answer. Then use the lines to explain your choice.