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Reading Skill: Story Elements The elements of a story include the

characters, the setting, the point of
view, the conflict (the problem), and
the plot (the beginning, the middle,
Complete the story elements based on Ed and Leo’s story. and the end). The characters are the
people or sometimes even the animals
in the story. The setting is where and
when the story takes place. The point
Characters Ed, Leo of view is who is telling the story. The

conflict (the problem) is a struggle
between two people or things. And
Late afternoon
Setting _______________________ in Oklahoma the plot is a series of events having a
beginning, a middle, and an end.

tracking a thunderstorm
(1) Ed and Leo are ______________________________ in their van.

(2) Leo _____________________________ on the van.
checks the equipment

(3) They track a storm _______________________.
with the radar
Events

(4) Suddenly, a tornado forms and _______________________.
moves very fast

(5) They drive alongside the tornado and _______________________
film it

successfully.

tracking a thunderstorm film it with the radar

moves very fast Late afternoon checks the equipment

Unit 12 | The Storm Chaser