Introduce the session objectives and provide a brief overview. Explain that today the class will learn about characters in stories, distinguishing between main and supporting characters.

Explain the definition of a character. Ask students to share examples from their own reading or favorite stories.

Highlight the main character, using visuals from the short story text if available. Emphasize that the main character is central to the story's events.

Discuss supporting characters and how they help the main character and the plot. Encourage students to name supporting characters they remember from their readings.

Prepare students for group discussions. Display guiding questions on the slide and prompt groups to discuss what makes a character important.

Use this slide to close the session. Summarize what was learned about characters and ask for volunteer reflections.

Introduce the session objectives and provide an overview of what a setting is, its elements, and its importance in a story.

Define what a setting is using age-appropriate language and invite students to share examples from familiar stories.

Focus on the key elements of a setting such as location, time period, weather, and mood. Use images or examples from the short story to illustrate these elements.

Prepare the students for a group activity where they will explore a story's setting. Display guiding questions to support their exploration.

Wrap up the session by summarizing what has been learned about settings and why they are important. Encourage a brief class discussion.