What Happens in the Story?

Learning Objectives Point to the main character in a picture. Say where a story happens. Tell what happens first in a simple story. Tell what happens in the middle of a story. Tell what happens at the end of a story. Answer a 'who' or 'where' question about a story. Have you ever read a book about a silly monkey? 🐒 Let's learn about stories! We will learn about who is in a story. We will learn where the story happens. It helps us understand our favorite books! 📚 Real-World Applications Telling a friend about a fun cartoon 📺 Sharing what you did at the park 🌳 Understanding the rules of a new game 🎲 Following steps to build with blocks 🧱

TermDefinitionExample CharacterA character is WHO is in the story. It can be a person, an animal, or a toy.The little pig 🐷 is a character in the story. SettingThe setting is WHERE the story happens. It is the place.The story is in a big, green forest 🌳. The forest is the setting. BeginningThe beginning is the very first part of the story. We meet the characters.First, the cat 🐈 woke up from her nap. MiddleThe middle is what happens next. It is often the exciting part!Next, the cat chased a bouncy, red ball 🔴. EndThe end is the last part of the story. It tells how everything finishes.Last, the tired cat went back to sleep 😴. ProblemA problem is a little bit of trouble in the story. Oh no! 😟The puppy lost his favorite squeaky toy.

Look at the Pictures 👀 Pictures help tell the story. Use your eyes to find clues in the pictures. They show you the characters and the setting. Listen for Order Words 👂 Words like 'First', 'Next', and 'Last' help. These special words tell you the order of the story. They are like signposts! Ask Questions 🤔 Ask 'Who?' and 'Where?' Asking 'Who is this?' helps you find the characters. Asking 'Where are they?' helps you find the setting.