Scene Study

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to compare the settings of two different stories by focusing on their main features and their significance to the overall narrative. Students are asked to identify the main setting of each story and explain how it contributes to the plot, character development, or theme. After analyzing each setting separately, students are then prompted to consider what the two settings have in common, encouraging them to think critically about the role of setting in storytelling. This exercise not only helps students understand the importance of setting but also how it can influence the direction and mood of a story. By completing this activity, students gain a deeper appreciation for how different authors use setting to enhance their stories.

This worksheet aims to teach students the critical role that setting plays in a story. It guides them to focus on the details of the environment where the story takes place, considering not just the physical location, but also how it influences the characters and events. By comparing the settings of two stories, students learn to recognize how different settings can serve similar purposes or create different impacts on the narrative. This process helps students to see beyond the surface details and understand the deeper connections between setting and story elements like theme and mood. The activity enhances students’ analytical skills, making them more thoughtful and observant readers.