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Characters, Setting, and Events

Grade 2 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Hana's New Kite
On a windy spring afternoon, Hana took her new red kite to the park. Grandpa sat on a bench nearby. The kite rose high above the grass.
Then a strong gust of wind pushed it sideways. The kite crashed into the top of a tall tree and stuck there. Hana's lip trembled. "My new kite!" she cried.
Grandpa came over and looked up. "Pulling hard might rip it," he said. "Let's think first."
Hana walked all the way around the tree. On the far side, the branches were thinner. She stood there and gave the string small, gentle tugs. Slowly, the kite slid between two branches. It floated down with only one small tear.
Grandpa pulled tape from his pocket, and they patched the tear together. Hana grinned. "Next time, I will fly it far from the trees," she said.
1.
Who is the main character in this story?
- a park ranger
- Grandpa
- Hana
2.
Where does the story take place?
- in Hana's backyard
- at the beach
- at the park
3.
When does the story take place?
- on a windy spring afternoon
- on a snowy winter morning at school
- on a rainy fall night in town
4.
What was Hana's big problem?
- Her kite got stuck in a tree.
- Her kite string broke in two.
- Grandpa lost the tape for the kite.

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About this worksheet

Story elements give young readers a framework for understanding fiction. Characters are who the story is about, setting is where and when it happens, and events are what happens. Second graders may retell a story with many details but leave out one of those pieces, or they may confuse a setting detail with an event. This worksheet uses one story-like text, printed once above the four questions that use it, and asks students to identify characters, settings, important events, and results.

The questions stay concrete so students can point back to the text. Encourage your child to sort answers into who, where, and what happened before choosing. Watch for children naming an object, such as a book or door, when the question asks where the story happens.

What your child will learn

Identify the character in a text
Find the setting of a story
Choose important events
Connect events to what characters do

Common Core standard: RL.2.3

Worked example

In a story about a kite stuck in a tree, Hana is the character, the park on a windy afternoon is the setting, and the kite getting stuck is the big event.

Common mistake

Calling an object from the story the setting instead of naming where the story happens.

Helpful hint

Ask who, where, and what happened.

Next skill: Author's Purpose Earlier: Compare Texts

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with characters, setting, and events?

Calling an object from the story the setting instead of naming where the story happens.

How can I help my child with characters, setting, and events?

Ask who, where, and what happened.

Are these 2nd grade reading worksheets free to print?

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