Focus Skill:
Setting
Created By: Agatha Lee
January 2009
What is a setting?
The setting is
when and where
a story takes place.
When could a story happen?
That information is a part of the setting.
Could it happen.....
* in the spring?
* on Saturday?
* one dark night?
* ten years ago?
* next month?
* early in the morning?
* yesterday?
* on my birthday?
* last weekend?
Where could a story happen?
That information is a part of the setting.
Could it happen.....
* in the jungle?
* near a pool?
* in a garden?
* at school?
* in a restaurant?
* near a river?
* at a toy store?
* in outer space?
* near an airport?
house
lake
forest
city
Let’s Practice!
Read the following short stories.
Look for words that tell
about the setting.
Remember, the setting tells
the reader when and where
the story takes place.
Mrs. Lee and her family went to Disney
World last Saturday. They went on a lot of
rides and had fun. They especially liked
the firework show at the end of the day.
Where did this story take place?
When did this story happen?
* GREAT! You just told me the setting.
One afternoon, the students were upset it was
raining. They knew they couldn’t go outside for
recess. They were thrilled to hear Mrs. Lee announce
they could do fun activities and have inside recess.
The students enjoyed playing games in the classroom.
Where did this story take place?
When did this story happen?
* GREAT! You just told me the setting.
I woke up this morning to hear my mom yelling, “Seth, get in
the kitchen right now!” I was tired and didn’t want to wake
up. I slowly walked to the kitchen and found a huge box of
donuts. My mom said, “Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you
like the donuts.” I sat down at the table and started eating.
I thought this was the perfect way to start my day.
Where did this story take place?
When did this story happen?
* GREAT! You just told me the setting.
One wintery day, I looked outside and saw snow. I couldn’t
wait to go outside and build a snowman. But, my dad
reminded me that I was sick. I was forced to stay inside
and rest. I didn’t like staying in my bed the whole day. Why
did I have to be stuck in my bedroom while my friends were
outside playing in that crunchy snow?
Where did this story take place?
When did this story happen?
* GREAT! You just told me the setting.
Let’s REVIEW!
The setting is
when and where
a story takes place.