Setting: Where and When

The setting is where and when a story happens. It might be a farm, a city, a forest, or a spaceship. It might be at night, in winter, or long ago. Read: 'On a snowy night, Leo and his dad sat by the fire in their little cabin. ' Where are they?

In a cabin. When is it? A snowy night. Clue words like 'on,' 'in,' and 'at' often point to the setting. Pictures help a lot too. Look at the background to see trees, buildings, or the sky.

• 1Setting is where and when a story happens.
• 2Words like in, on, and at point to setting.
• 3Pictures show the setting in the background.