Analyzing Characters, Setting, and Plot

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Sample questions

1. Lily saw her friend drop all her crayons. Lily quickly bent down to help pick them up. What does Lily's action tell you about her?

✓ A) She is helpful.

○ B) She likes crayons.

○ C) She is good at bending.

○ D) She wants to play.

Answer: A) She is helpful. — Think about *why* she helped.

2. "Wow, that was a super fun game!" exclaimed Tom with a big smile. "Let's play again tomorrow!" What do Tom's words and smile tell you about him?

○ A) He is tired.

✓ B) He is excited.

○ C) He is hungry.

○ D) He is sad.

Answer: B) He is excited. — How does someone act when they have fun and want to do it again?

3. Max looked out the window at the dark clouds. He thought, "Oh no, it's going to rain! Now I can't play outside." How is Max feeling?

○ A) Happy

○ B) Excited

○ C) Confused

✓ D) Disappointed

Answer: D) Disappointed — What happens when you can't do something you wanted to do?

Describe characters in a story using their actions, thoughts, and words.
Describe the setting of a story and explain how it influences the events.
Identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story's plot.
Explain how characters respond to major events and challenges in a story.
Choose a favorite story and explain how the main character's personality and the story's setting work together to create the central conflict and resolution.

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