The Basic Components of a Children’s Story

The Basic Components of a Children’s Story are simple to understand when broken down. Both ELL parents and students would benefit from this handout to review together at home, after they read a book together. Download PDF

The Basic Components of a Children’s Story

1. Characters

Who is your story about?

2. Setting

Where do the events of your story take place?

3. Plot

What happens in your story?

4. Theme

What is the message you are trying to share or teach?

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Los elementos básicos de un cuento infantil

1. Los personajes

¿De quien se trata su cuento?

2. El escenario

¿Dónde ocurren los eventos de su cuento?

3. La trama

¿Qué sucede en su cuento?

4. El tema

¿Cuál es el mensaje que está tratando de compartir o enseñar?