Grab your ELA Journal and write your thoughts about this question . . .

How do the important

elements of literature help a

reader understand a story?

The BIG Idea· The important story elements--characters, setting, main events,

problem, solution, central message, and theme--work together to answer readers’ questions about what is happening in the

story.

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A good story is like a tasty soup . . .

when the important ingredients are put together just right,

it will turn outoh-so-satisfying!