4th Grade Reading & Language Arts — Great Stories of Faith — Reading and Writing
Students will identify the key elements of a narrative: characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.
Every great story has five important parts: characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. These elements work together to create stories that teach us important lessons.
Characters are the people or animals in the story. The setting is where and when the story takes place. The plot is what happens — the series of events from beginning to end.
Conflict is the problem or challenge that the characters face. Resolution is how the problem is solved. In many great stories of faith, the resolution comes when characters trust in God.
The Bible is full of wonderful narratives! Think about the story of David and Goliath. The characters include David, Goliath, King Saul, and the armies. The setting is the Valley of Elah. The conflict is that a giant is threatening Israel. The resolution comes when David trusts God and defeats Goliath with a single stone.
When we read stories, identifying these elements helps us understand the author's message and the lessons God wants us to learn.
Choose a Bible story you know well. Create a story map by drawing and labeling the five elements: characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.