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Free 1st Grade Who and Where? Describing Characters and Settings Worksheet

Children learn two story words: the character (who the story is about) and the setting (where it happens). They pick out characters and settings from short sentences, choose describing words, and write sentences that tell the reader what a character looks like and where the story takes place.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Narrative Writing
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
10
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • knowing what a character and a setting are
  • finding the character and setting in a sentence
  • choosing describing words
  • writing sentences that describe a character and a setting

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on narrative writing. It is pitched at getting started.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Narrative Writing

Who and Where? Describing Characters and Settings

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Date

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Ask yourself: who is it about, and where is it?

Part A: Who or where?

The character is who the story is about. The setting is where it happens. Circle the answer.

1.A frog sat by the pond. Who is the character?
  1. Athe frog
  2. Bthe pond
2.A frog sat by the pond. Where is the setting?
  1. Athe frog
  2. Bthe pond
3.Zack played in the snow. Who is the character?
  1. AZack
  2. Bthe snow
4.The king lived in a castle. Where is the setting?
  1. Athe king
  2. Ba castle

Part B: Pick a describing word

Circle the word that tells us more about the character or setting.

5.The (answer space) dog wagged its tail.
  1. Ahappy
  2. Bjump
6.The (answer space) forest was quiet.
  1. Adark
  2. Brun
7.A (answer space) giant stood up.
  1. Atall
  2. Bsing

Part C: Write it

Start with a capital letter. Use a describing word to help the reader picture it.

8.Write a sentence that describes a character. Use one describing word. (answer space)
9.Write a sentence that describes a setting. Use one describing word. (answer space)
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