Story setting

Setting the Stage for Narrative Writing - Terris Teaching Treasures

After this past week, my kiddos could certainly answer that question with a big YES! This week we learned what the setting is, what makes up a setting, and why on earth it matters so much! My kiddos rocked it, so I’m here to share what we did. I know that spending an entire week on setting might seem like…

So, you want to write a vivid setting for your story? Here's the ultimate guide to planning, researching, and describing a story setting readers will love!

Students learn about Story Elements by reading 4 different passages and writing the setting (time and place) for each of the passages. Click here to print!

Sometimes it’s difficult to decide where to begin telling a story, and “begin at the beginning” isn’t always the best advice. Click here to download this writing worksheet (PDF) The beginning of your story need not take place in your opening scene! The opening scene can be used to… Capture the reader’s attention with an…

Hey there! How are you? We are crazy busy getting ready for our first week of school. We have meet the teacher day tomorrow and then the first day of school on Wednesday. I do not feel at all ready. But I know that it will all come together and be just fine...right? I am here today to share a book that I think is so sweet and many can make a connection to. I want to talk about The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant. Don't you just love Cynthia Rylant's books? I do... :O) So, there are many…

From enchanted forests to futuristic cities, discover 20 unique story settings that will transport your readers to unforgettable adventures.

A great setting can offer much more to a story than just a place where characters move around and talk to each other. A great setting that’s used in the right way can add to the tone and mood you want to create in your story. In this blog post, I’ve compiled 12 questions to help you develop your story’s setting.