English 6

Quarter 3-Module 1:
Week 1

Elements of a Short Story

Day 1

What I Know (Pre-test)

Directions: Read and circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It tells the time and place of the story.
a. plot c. setting
b. theme d. character

2. It describes the people or animal presented in a way that the reader can picture
out clearly.
a. theme c. setting
b. climax d. character

3.It is a series of related events or actions that happened in a story.

a. plot c. setting
b. climax d. character

4.It includes a brief description of the setting and the characters as they interact at
the beginning of the story.
a. setting c. character
b. conflict d. introduction

5. It is the basic idea or the underlying message that the writer wants to share with
the readers.
a. plot c. setting
b. theme d. character

6. It explains the solution of the conflict.

a. setting c. resolution
b. character d. introduction

7. It is usually the “hero” of the story.

a. theme c. resolution
b. antagonist d. protagonist

8. It is the struggle between two opposing forces.

a. theme c. conflict
b. setting d. resolution

9. It is the “villain” whose character always opposes in the story.

a. conflict c. protagonist
b. antagonist d. introduction

10. It is the point when the conflict must be resolved in one way or another or a
hint of how conflict will end.
a. plot c. climax
b. events d. resolution
Day 2

Lesson 1 Basic Elements of a Story

What I Need to Know

• Identify the elements of a short story
• Note details of a story
• Create a story map

What’s New
How often do you read a short story? What is your favorite story?
Who is your favorite character? How do you feel after reading a certain
story?

Now let’s learn about the elements of a short story.

A short story is similar to your favorite dish. It needs the best ingredients for you to
enjoy its delectable or delicious taste.

A. Setting
The setting is where and when the story takes place.
B. Characters
The characters are the people or the animals that take important part of the
story.
C. Plot
The plot is a series of related events that happen in the story.
Five Elements of a Plot
1. Events
The events initially start with the introduction. It includes a
brief description of the setting and the characters as they interact
at the beginning of the story. It is followed by the rising action
where the conflict starts to build up.
2. Conflict
The conflict is the struggle between two opposing forces.
Types of Conflict
a. social conflict- the struggle is between two or more
characters. It is also known as a conflict ofman against
man.
b. physical conflict-the struggle is between a character and the
forces of nature or society. It is also known as conflict of
man against nature or against society.
c. psychological conflict-the struggle is between a character
and his or her feelings or state of mind. It is also known
asconflict of man against himself.
 3. Climax
The climax is the point when the conflict must be
resolved in one way or another. It is where you get a hint of how
the conflict will end. It is the peak or the highest point of interest
in a story.
4. Resolution
The resolution explains the solution of the conflict.
5. Ending
The ending ends the story. The story sometimes gives a
surprise ending or a twist to the resolution at the end.
D. Theme
The theme is the basic idea or the underlying message that the writers want
to share with the readers. A theme is a comment on life; a description of how
people act and affectsthem of their actions upon themselves and others. It
may be directly stated or implied.

What I Have Learned

Stories are made up of four important elements: character, setting, plot
and theme.
The setting is where and when the story takes place.

The characters are the people or the animals that take important part of
the story.
The plot is a series of related events that happen in the story.

The theme is the basic idea or the underlying message that the writers
want to share with the readers.

What I Can Do
Directions: Match the definition of terms in column A to its word in
column B. Write the letter only
COLUMN A COLUMN B

________1.These are the people or animals a. plot

that take important part of the story.
________2. It is the peak or highest point b.climax
in the story.

________3. It is a series of related events that c. setting

happen in the story.
________4.It refers to where and when the story d. conflict
takes place.

________5. It refers to the struggle of two opposing forces. e. character

What’s More
Directions: Read the Fable,” The Lion and the Mouse,” and then fill
out the chart below with the appropriate details. Write in a complete
sentence.

The Lion and the Mouse

Adapted from Aesop’s Fables

1.characters 2.setting

3.title &
author

4. problem
5. solution
Day 3

Lesson
Identifying the Setting of a Short Story
2

What I Need to Know

• Identify the place and time setting of the story
• Note details from the selected passage

What’s New
How do you analyze the setting of a short story? How important
is the setting of a certain short story?

The setting is where and when the story takes place. The time setting tells
us when the story took place and place setting tells us where the story happened.
Sometimes the settings are specifically described in a story. In some cases, you have
to figure out when and where they happened by analyzing the details given in the
story.Analyze the setting by examining the surrounding environment, background,
historical place in time and geographic location.

The setting helps to create the mood of the story. It influences how readers
feel about the text. It is a literary element of literature used in novels, short stories,
plays, films, etc., and usually introduced during the exposition or the beginning of
the story along with the character.

What I Have Learned

Setting gives context to the characters action in a story line. It can
also create the mood. It tells what the characters in the story are
doing and where they are. The time of day, time of year, and ages of
the characters will also affect how they act and what they say.
Without setting, readers and viewers cannot follow a story plot.

What I Can Do
 Directions: Read the paragraph below. Think about where the
narrator is in each short story. Try to picture the setting.
Check the best answer where the story takes place.
1.I sat with my toes in the hot sand _____grocery store
digging a hole with my new shovel and
_____circus
pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and
noticed a seagull flying away with it. _____school
Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my
snorkel and headed into the waves. _____beach

2. I sat in my set excitedly watching the _____clinic

man swing from pole to pole. Far under
_____circus
him 2 elephants carried ladies with
feathers in their hair. I ate my popcorn _____bowling alley
as I watched 8 clowns pile out of a tiny
car. _____beach

3. We ran from hay bale to hay bale _____farm

trying not to step on any cow piles.
_____theater
Uncle Joe picked us up with his tractor
and gave us some fresh milk to drink. _____beach
We helped with garden and fed the
chickens. _____school

4. Dad let me carry the basket. It was _____grocery store

very heavy. I reached high to pick the
_____orchard
shiniest ones I could find. I took a few
bites as we walked along. When we go _____school
home with our collection. Mom is going
to make some pies. _____beach

6. I waited patiently for my dinner to be _____zoo

brought to the table. All of our food was
_____circus
carried over on a big, round tray. Lots
of other families were eating dinner _____restaurant
also. When we were through, Dad left
the waitress a big tip. _____mall

What’s More
Directions: Read each sentence. Circle the word or phrase that tells the
time and place setting.

1. Jeremy participates the National Vaccination Day on Monday morning.

2. This afternoon, I went to the grocery store to buy alcohol and face mask.
3. The school nurse always checks the visitors in the triage.
4. My family is driving to the national shrine tomorrow to attend the holy mass.
 5. I am busy doing my homework right now.

Day 4

Lesson
Identifying the Characters
3

What I Need to Know

• Name the characters in a short story
• Note details from the selected passage
• Infer the charactertraits in a short story

What’s New
Have you read a short story today? Who is your favorite character? How do
you react to each character in a short story?
Let’s study more about the characters of a short story.

The characters are the people or animals involved in the story.

A character can be either one of two things: a main character or a minor
character. A main character is someone who has a big role in the story. This
character’s actions have a significant impact on the story as a whole. Under
the main characters, we have the protagonist and antagonist.

The protagonist is the primary figure in the story. This

character is often called the hero of the story while antagonist is the character
that opposes the protagonist. Antagonist is often called the villain of the story.
A minor character is someone who is not the focus of the story. Most of the
time minor characters just help the main characters out.

A good story does not tell but show what the character is like.
The readers infer the traits of a character and see things happening right
before them. Then, they may even feel that they are part of the story, perhaps
one of the characters, with definite emotion over what happens. This aspect is
called identifying with the characters.

What I Have Learned

The characters are the people or animals involved in the story. There
are two kinds of character, the main character and minor
character.

Under the main character, we have two kinds, the protagonist or

what we call the hero of the story and the antagonist who often called
as the villain of the story.

What I Can Do
Directions: Read the short story below and answer the questions.
1. Who needed help to get packed for the bus?______________________________
2. Who visits her friend in the hospital?____________________________________
3. Who is Karen’s best friend?_______________________________________________
4. How do you describe Karen as a friend?__________________________________
5. How can you show friendship to all?_____________________________________

What’s More
Directions: Read the story below entitled Lam-Ang. Complete the
diagram below.
 Setting: Draw the setting

Character: Choose one character Plot: What happen in the story?

that you like and describe him or
her.
Beginning:________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
____

Middle:____________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
 Day 5

Post Test
Directions: Read and circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is usually the “hero” of the story.

a. theme c. resolution
b. antagonist d. protagonist

2. It is the struggle between two opposing forces.

a. theme c. conflict
b. setting d. resolution

3. It is the “villain” whose character always opposes in the story.

a. conflict c. protagonist
b. antagonist d. introduction

4. It tells the time and place of the story.

a. plot c. setting
b. theme d. character

5. It describes the people or animal presented in a way that the reader can picture
out clearly.
a. theme c. setting
b. climax d. character

6. It is a series of related events or actions that happened in a story.

a. plot c. setting
b. climax d. character
7. It is the basic idea or the underlying message that the writer wants to share with
the readers.
a. plot c. setting
b. theme d. character

8. It explains the solution of the conflict.

a. setting c. resolution
b. character d. introduction

9. It is the point when the conflict must be resolved in one way or another or a hint
of how conflict will end.
a. plot c. climax
b. events d. resolution

10. It includes a brief description of the setting and the characters as they interact
at the beginning of the story.
a. setting c. character
b. conflict d. introduction

Answer Key

DAY 2: LESSON 1
WHAT I CAN DO
1. e
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. d

WHAT’S MORE
1. The characters are the lion, mouse and the
hunter.
2.The story took place in the forest on one sunny
day.
3.The lion and the mouse by Aesop
4.The lion was caught by some hunters using a
rope.
5.The mouse heard the lion’s roar and ran to
help.

DAY 3: LESSON 2
WHAT I CAN DO
1. beach
2. circus
3. farm
4. grocery store
5. restaurant

WHAT’S MORE
1. Monday morning
2. afternoon at the grocery
3. triage
4. national shrine tomorrow
5.right now

DAY 4: LESSON 3
WHAT I CAN DO
References

Books:
The Phoenix World of Reading 6
EnglishTek 6: 3rd Edition

Online:
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Acknowledgements

English – Grade 6
Quarter 3 - Module 1: Elements of a Short Story
 Development Team of the Module

Contextualizer: Sarah U. Resojento, T I, Basak Community School

Evaluators: Maricon M. Gumba, Principal III, City Central Elem, School

Editors: Charlie C. Abalos, MT II, Mabolo Elementary School

Rod Carlo J. Oyong, T III, Lahug Elementary School
Ella Mae S. Montecalvo, MT I, OPRRA Elementary School