Story Structure: Application Story “Being First”
Deconstructing a story is easy when you know what to look for. Let’s look at some important parts of a story.
- First, we should find out the setting of a story. The story takes place in a place (where) and at a time (when).
- Next, identify the characters in the story (who). Characters in stories are usually people or animals. The story is about the characters- their words and actions.
- Then, see if you can find any information about problems that the characters face in the story.
- Consider the events in the story (plot) that will result in the conclusion of ending of the story
When you read or listen to a story, you might find it helpful to record your learning in a graphic organizer. A simple organizer shown below may help you. You can make the organizer as big as you need.
What is the author’s main point of the story?__________________________________________________________________________
Let’s apply our learning about story structure to the audio story “Being First” available at Go Read and Write Podcast .
Identify the characters, setting, any problems and the main events in the plot. After you have completed your notes, try to write a statement that tells the message that the author is saying through the story.