Setting and Character Chapter Notes | Language Arts for Grade 1 PDF Download

Introduction

Stories are exciting because they take us to different places and introduce us to interesting people! The setting is where and when a story happens, like a sunny park or a rainy day at school. Characters are the people or animals in the story who do things and talk to each other. In this chapter, we will learn how to find the setting and understand characters by paying attention to what they do and say. This helps us enjoy stories even more!

Choose the picture that matches the setting or character

• Settings are the places where stories happen.
  • A setting can be a house, school, forest, or even a magical castle.
  • It also includes when the story happens, like morning, night, or a special time like winter.
  • Pictures can show us the setting, like a snowy mountain or a busy city.
  • Look at the details in pictures to know where the story is happening.
    • For example, a picture of a beach with waves and seagulls shows a beach setting.
• Characters are the people or animals in the story.
  • Pictures show what characters look like, such as a girl with a red hat or a talking dog.
  • Look at the clothes, expressions, or things they hold to know who they are.
    • For example, a picture of a boy with a crown might show he is a king.
  • Pictures help us match the character to the story’s description.
• Matching pictures to settings and characters helps us understand the story better.
  • Choose a picture that shows the right place, like a jungle for a story about animals.
  • Choose a picture that shows the right character, like a pirate for a story about sailing.
  • Think about the story’s words to pick the correct picture.

Use actions and dialogue to understand characters

• Actions show what characters do in the story.
  • A character who runs fast might be brave or scared.
  • If a character helps someone, it shows they are kind.
    • For example, if a girl shares her lunch, she is generous.
  • Watch what characters do to learn about their personality.
  • Actions can show if a character is happy, sad, or angry.
• Dialogue is what characters say to each other.
  • When characters talk, it tells us about their feelings and thoughts.
    • For example, if a boy says, “I’m so excited!” he is happy.
  • If a character says, “I’ll help you,” it shows they are friendly.
  • Listen to the words characters use to know what they are like.
  • Dialogue can also tell us about the story, like if a character says, “It’s a stormy night!”
• Using actions and dialogue together helps us know characters better.
  • A character who laughs and says, “This is fun!” is probably cheerful.
  • If a character hides and whispers, “I’m scared,” they might be shy.
  • Think about what the character does and says to understand their role in the story.
  • This helps us feel closer to the characters and enjoy the story more.