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Story elements: characters and setting
This kindergarten-level material helps students practice identifying story characters and setting through read-alouds and simple questions. They will answer questions like who the characters are, what the setting is, and recognize examples of both in short stories.
By Edform · English language arts · Kindergarten · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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- Who are the characters in a story?
- What is the setting of a story?
- Which of these could be characters in a story?
- Which of these are examples of a setting?
- Put these story events in the order they might happen in a story.
- Match each story element to its example.
- Fill in the blank: The _____ is where the story takes place.
- Choose the correct word: The main person or animal in a story is called the ___.
- Sort each item as a character or a setting.
- Decide if each statement is true or false about story elements.
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