Story Elements Wrap-Up

Copyright 2011, Kristin Ewing, non-commercial educational use

Story Elements

Setting - where, when, mood Plot - introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Character Types - major, minor, dynamic, static, round, flat

Character Traits - physical looks, says, thinks, feels, does

Story at a Glance

Title of Book

Setting: Describe where and when the story takes place and the mood.

By Author

Character Type Traits

Main List character types here like major, minor, round, dynamic, static, flat

List character traits here like looks, says, does, feels or thinks

Major

Major or Minor

Plot Summary: Summarize in a few sentences the major problems and solutions from the story. Include the resolution.

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Story at a Glance

Henry Huggins

Setting: Henry’s house on Klickitat Street and his town.

By Beverly Cleary

Character Type Traits

Henry Major, Round, Dynamic

3rd grade boy, responsible, compassionate

Ribsy Major, Static, Flat Medium-sized dog, skinny, hungry, loyal

Scooter Minor, Dynamic, Round

5th grade boy, determined, fair

Plot Summary: Henry adopts a dog, Ribsy, who eats his ice cream, makes trouble on the bus, saves him from being in the operetta, wins a dog show, and almost gets taken by his first owner. In the end, Ribsy stays with Henry.

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