Story Elements
Wrap-Up
Copyright 2011, Kristin Ewing, non-commercial educational use
Story Elements
Setting - where, when, mood
Plot - introduction, rising action,
climax, falling action, resolution
Character Types - major, minor,
dynamic, static, round, flat
Character Traits - physical looks,
says, thinks, feels, does
Story at a Glance
Book cover
image
Title of Book
By Author
Setting: Describe where and when the story takes place and the mood.
Plot Summary: Summarize in a few sentences the major problems
and solutions from the story. Include the resolution.
Character
Type
Traits
Main
List character types
here like major, minor,
round, dynamic, static,
flat
List character traits here
like looks, says, does, feels
or thinks
Major
Major or Minor
Story at a Glance
Henry Huggins
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By Beverly Cleary
Book cover
image
Setting: Henry’s house on Klickitat Street and his town.
Plot Summary: Henry adopts a dog, Ribsy, who eats his ice cream, makes
trouble on the bus, saves him from being in the operetta, wins a dog show, and
almost gets taken by his first owner. In the end, Ribsy stays with Henry.
Character
Type
Traits
Henry
Major, Round,
Dynamic
3rd grade boy, responsible,
compassionate
Ribsy
Major, Static, Flat
Medium-sized dog, skinny,
hungry, loyal
Scooter
Minor, Dynamic,
Round
5th grade boy, determined,
fair