ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Identifying the Setting of a Story | Reading Comprehension | Khan Academy Kids
Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about something called the “setting” in a story. Have you ever wondered where a story takes place? That’s what the setting is all about!
The setting is where the story happens. It tells us the place and sometimes the time of the story. Knowing the setting helps us imagine the story better.
To find the setting, we can look at the pictures in the story. Pictures can give us clues about where the story is happening. For example, if we see a barn, fences, and lots of animals, it might be a farm.
We can also read the words carefully. In the beginning of our story, it says, “Goat and Chicken like to play tag around the big red tractor. They ran up and down the rolling hills.” Words like “tractor” and “rolling hills” help us know that the story takes place on a farm.
The setting is important because it helps us understand the story better. It makes the story more interesting and fun to read. In our story, the farm setting makes it exciting to imagine Goat and Chicken playing tag!
So, next time you read a story, try to find the setting. It will make your reading adventure even more enjoyable!
Setting Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find items that could be part of a story’s setting. For example, a toy car could be part of a city setting, or a stuffed animal might belong in a jungle setting. Once you’ve gathered your items, create a short story using them as the setting. Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can guess where your story takes place!
Draw Your Own Setting: Think of your favorite story and draw a picture of its setting. Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to add as many details as you can. Once you’re done, explain to someone why you chose those details and how they help tell the story. You can also create a new setting for a story you make up yourself!
Setting Detective: The next time you read a book or watch a video, be a setting detective! Write down or draw three clues that tell you where the story takes place. Share your clues with a friend or family member and see if they can guess the setting. Discuss how these clues help you understand the story better.
