Understanding Story Elements
This worksheet helps fourth-grade students identify and understand character, setting, and plot in stories.
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Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions about the characters, setting, and plot.
The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar
Barnaby was a small, fluffy bear who lived deep in the Whispering Woods. His favorite thing to do was practice his mighty roar, which usually made the leaves tremble and small birds flutter away. But one sunny morning, when Barnaby opened his mouth to practice, only a tiny squeak came out! He tried again, pushing with all his might, but still, just a little 'eep!' Barnaby felt very sad. He wandered through the tall oak trees and past the gurgling stream, hoping to find his roar. He asked a wise old owl, "Have you seen my roar?" The owl just blinked slowly. Barnaby then met a busy squirrel gathering nuts. "My roar is gone!" he cried. The squirrel chattered sympathetically, but couldn't help. As evening approached, Barnaby sat by the sparkling Waterfall of Wonders, feeling quite lost. Suddenly, a little blue bird landed on his nose and chirped a cheerful tune. Barnaby chuckled, a deep rumble starting in his chest, and then, with a joyful puff, his mighty roar burst out, shaking the whole forest! He had found it!
1. The main character in the story is .
2. The story takes place in the .
3. The problem in the story is that Barnaby .
4. Which of these describes Barnaby's character?
Grumpy and mean
Sad and determined
Lazy and sleepy
Scared and timid
5. Where does Barnaby finally find his roar?
Under a tall oak tree
Near the gurgling stream
By the Waterfall of Wonders
In the wise old owl's tree
6. Describe the main events of the story in order (beginning, middle, and end).
7. The squirrel was able to help Barnaby find his roar.
True
False