The setting of a story is where and when it takes place. Most students get the where, the when is harder.

Common Core Standard: 4.RL.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

This activity refreshes what setting is and then challenges students to make their own to add to the Deck.

Character traits are adjectives that describe what a character says, does or thinks. They are their personality.

Common Core Standard: 4.RL.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

This activity refreshes what a character trait is, gives examples and then challenges students to make their own to add to the Deck.