Before You Read
Think About Story Elements
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Stories have many elements:
- Setting: This is where and when the story takes place. It’s like the background of the story. For example, it could be in a forest, at a school, or even in space. The setting helps tell the reader what the world of the story looks like.
- Character: Characters are the people or animals in the story. They do things, make decisions, and help move the story forward. The main character is the one the story is mostly about, while other characters are there to help or cause problems.
- Plot: The plot is what happens in the story. It’s made up of the events that move the story along, starting from the beginning, going through problems or challenges, and ending with a solution or conclusion.
Write it down
Predict
- Make some guesses about the setting of the story Flash Flood.
- Make some guesses about the two characters shown on the cover of the book. Who are they? How old are they? How do they know eachother?
- Make some guesses about the plot of the story. What problems or challenges do you think the characters will face? Be as specific as you can.