Language Arts: Where Does the Story Happen Story Setting
Practice finding the place in a story
Language Arts: Where Does the Story Happen Story Setting
Practice finding the place in a story
Language Arts - Grade K-1
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Mia put on her swimsuit. She jumped into the blue water and splashed with her friends. Where does the story happen?
Look for clues about swimming and splashing.
The story happens at a pool. - 2
Ben sat at his desk. He opened his book and raised his hand when the teacher asked a question. Where does the story happen?
The story happens in a classroom. - 3
Lily picked up a red apple. She put carrots and bread into the cart. Where does the story happen?
Think about a place where people use carts to buy food.
The story happens at a grocery store. - 4
The dog ran after the ball. Children climbed on the swings and slid down the slide. Where does the story happen?
The story happens at a park or playground. - 5
Sam brushed his teeth. He put on pajamas and climbed into bed. Where does the story happen?
Look for clues about bedtime.
The story happens at home, in a bedroom or bathroom. - 6
Ava saw fish swimming in tanks. She watched a shark glide behind the glass. Where does the story happen?
The story happens at an aquarium. - 7
Noah carried a tray. He sat at a table and ate soup with his family. Where does the story happen?
Think about a place where people sit at tables and order food.
The story happens at a restaurant. - 8
Emma whispered to her brother. She chose three books and used her card to borrow them. Where does the story happen?
The story happens at a library. - 9
Jay wore his helmet. He rode around the track while the coach blew a whistle. Where does the story happen?
Find the clues about a coach, a whistle, and a track.
The story happens at a sports field or track. - 10
The cow said moo. The farmer fed the chickens and filled a bucket with milk. Where does the story happen?
The story happens on a farm. - 11
Nina held a ticket. She sat in a soft seat and watched the big screen light up. Where does the story happen?
Think about a place with tickets, seats, and a big screen.
The story happens at a movie theater. - 12
Max built a sandcastle. Waves rolled onto the shore, and seashells were in the sand. Where does the story happen?
The story happens at the beach. - 13
Zoe put on her coat. Snow covered the ground, and she made a snowman with a carrot nose. Where does the story happen?
Look for clues about snow, a coat, and a snowman.
The story happens outside in the snow. - 14
A baby lion slept near its mother. Monkeys swung from branches, and people watched from behind a fence. Where does the story happen?
The story happens at a zoo. - 15
Read the sentence: The cat curled up on the rug beside the warm fireplace. What clue tells you the story happens inside a house?
Name one thing in the sentence that you usually find indoors.
The words rug and fireplace are clues that the story happens inside a house.