Literature Discussion Prompts for Visualizing Settings

Prompts for Visualizing Settings

  1. Describe the setting in detail. What do you imagine it looks like? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7
  2. How does the setting contribute to the overall mood or atmosphere of the story? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4
  3. Imagine you are in the setting. What sounds do you hear? How do they make you feel? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4
  4. Compare and contrast the setting in the beginning and the end of the story. How does it change and why? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3
  5. How does the setting impact the actions and decisions of the characters? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3
  6. What role does the weather play in the setting? How does it affect the story? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5
  7. Imagine you are a character in the story. How would you feel being in that setting? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6
  8. How does the author use descriptive language to help you visualize the setting? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.4
  9. What objects or landmarks are present in the setting? How do they contribute to the story? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3
  10. How does the setting reflect the time period or culture in which the story is set? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9
  11. What emotions does the setting evoke in you as a reader? How does it enhance your understanding of the story? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.5
  12. How does the setting affect the characters' behavior and interactions with each other? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1
  13. What senses are engaged when you visualize the setting? How does it make the story more vivid? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.7
  14. How does the setting contribute to the overall theme or message of the story? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2
  15. What role does the setting play in the plot development? How does it impact the events? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2