Story Elements

1. The central problem that drives the story forward. It can be internal or external
3. action The consequence or result of the decision or discovery made in the climax
12. The disruptive event that starts the conflict in the story
13. The author’s central idea or message about life or human nature (universal truths)
14. The end of a story where conflicts are solved and lose ends are tied.

2. information from the text used to support an idea or prove a point
4. A story (fiction or nonfiction) with a beginning, middle, and end. Its purpose is to entertain.
5. The beginning of the story where readers are first introduced to characters, setting and a possible conflict
6. action part of a story where tension builds up as the main character faces challenges and conflicts
7. conflict Characters experience a conflict within themselves
8. Readers use clues from the text to understand what is not directly stated in the text
9. A sequence of events in a story
10. The turning point of the story- The main character makes a life-changing discovery or decision.
11. A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next. Meant to keep readers engaged.