5 Elements of a Story

5 Elements Example “The Day the Worms Moved In”

Plot:
What happens in
the story. The
sequence of events
in the story.

Characters:
Who the story is
about, the people
in the story that
carry out the
actions.

Setting:
When and where
the story takes
place.
5 Elements Example “The Day the Worms Moved In”

Theme:
The message or
lesson that the
author wants you
to learn.

Conflict:
A struggle in the
plot, the problems
the character(s) deal
with or obstacles
that they overcome.
Internal Conflict:
The character
struggles on the
inside with
emotions or feelings
External Conflict:
The character
struggles with
events or other
people (things on
the outside).