Group Worksheet: Elements of Fiction
Video Title: Elements of Fiction ~ GM Lectures
Names: ___________________________ , ____________________________,_______________________
Grade and Section: _________________________
Instructions:
1. Watch the video carefully together as a group.
2. Assign your roles:
o Leader – Keeps the group focused
o Recorder – Writes down your answers
o Reporter – Shares your answers with the class
3. Answer each part as a team. Be ready to share ideas with others. (Any form of erasure is not
accepted.)
Part I – Match the Element
Directions: Match each element of fiction with its correct description. Write the letter only.
No. Element Your Answer Choices:
1 Setting _____ A. The time and location in which the story takes
place
2 Characters _____
B. The people, animals, or creatures that take part
3 Plot _____ in the story’s action
4 Conflict _____ C. The sequence of events in the story (beginning,
5 Theme _____ middle, end)
D. The problem or struggle the characters face
E. The main idea, life lesson, or moral of the story
Digging Deeper into Characters
Directions: Watch and discuss the types of characters presented in the video. Complete the table below with
definitions and examples.
Character Type Definition (in your own words) Example from any story you know
Protagonist
Antagonist
Dynamic Character
Static Character
Round Character
Flat Character
Part III – Video Check Questions
Directions: Based on the video, answer these comprehension questions.
6. What are the five parts of a plot (story structure)? Write them in order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7. What is the difference between:
Internal Conflict: _____________________________________
External Conflict: _____________________________________
8. Why is the theme considered the “heart” of the story?
Part IV – Apply What You Learned
Directions: As a group, choose a well-known movie or short story. Fill out the chart with the correct
elements of fiction.
| Story/Title: ___________________________________________ |
Element Answer (based on your chosen story)
Setting
Main Characters
Character Types (Identify protagonist, antagonist, dynamic/static)
Plot Summary
Main Conflict
Theme
Part V – Group Reflection
Directions: Talk with your group and write 2–3 sentences answering the question below:
9. Which element of fiction do you think matters most in a story? Why?