Literature Discussion Prompts for Visualizing Settings
Prompts for Visualizing Settings
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Describe the setting in detail. What do you imagine it looks like?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7
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How does the setting contribute to the overall mood or atmosphere of the story?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4
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Imagine you are in the setting. What sounds do you hear? How do they make you feel?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4
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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
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How does the setting impact the actions and decisions of the characters?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3
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What role does the weather play in the setting? How does it affect the story?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5
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Imagine you are a character in the story. How would you feel being in that setting?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6
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How does the author use descriptive language to help you visualize the setting?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.4
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What objects or landmarks are present in the setting? How do they contribute to the story?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3
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How does the setting reflect the time period or culture in which the story is set?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9
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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
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How does the setting affect the characters' behavior and interactions with each other?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1
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What senses are engaged when you visualize the setting? How does it make the story more vivid?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.7
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How does the setting contribute to the overall theme or message of the story?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2
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What role does the setting play in the plot development? How does it impact the events?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2