Story ElementsThe story elements or parts of a story are what make a story worth reading. How likely are you to recommend a book you didn’t enjoy to someone else to read? Story elements are the setting, characters, points of view and word choice. The setting of a story explains where and when a story takes place. This short list of books has examples of stories with memorable settings.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse written by Jan Brett The Teeny-Tiny Woman written by Jane O’Connor Jumanji written by Chris Van Allsburg Charlotte’s Web written by E. B. White Bridge to Terabithia written by Katherine Patterson Characters are the people or animals in the story that you remember long after you have finished the book. This short list of books has examples of memorable characters.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit written by Beatrix Potter Frog and Toad are Friends written by Arnold Lobel Charlotte’s Web written by E. B. White James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl Hatchet written by Gary Paulson Role of Thunder, Hear My Cry written by Mildred Taylor
When a story is written, the author writes the story from a character’s point of view. The reader experiences the events of the story through that character. For example, the reader experiences Goldilocks and the Three Bears through the eyes of Goldilocks as she experiences the chairs, porridge, and beds. Below is a list of books that are great examples of stories from different points of view.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs written by Jon Scieszka The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig written by Eugene Trivizas Frog and Toad Together written by Arnold Lobel Doctor De Soto written by William Steig Sarah, Plain and Tall written by Patricia MacLachlan
Word choice is a powerful story element for an author. If they write a story with no adjectives to describe the setting, characters, or events they would have a very boring story. This list of books shows an excellent use of word choice by the authors.
Dr. Seuss Books Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? written by Bill Martin, Jr. Koala Lou written by Mem Fox Night Noises written by Mem Fox Chrysanthemum written by Kevin Henkes Two Bad Ants written by Chris Van Allsburg Click here to suggest other books that are great examples of the story elements.
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