When Does the Story Happen?

Story Brief #5

Stories also happen at a time: morning, afternoon, or night, and sometimes summer or winter.

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What you'll learn · 1 of 4

Stories also happen at a time: morning, afternoon, or night, and sometimes summer or winter. Listen for clues.

What you'll learn · 2 of 4

The sun came up, and the rooster crowed. When is it? Morning!

What you'll learn · 3 of 4

Here is another: Zara put on her pajamas and looked at the moon. When is it? Night time!

What you'll learn · 4 of 4

Time clues help us picture the story.

Key points

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Zara put on pajamas and looked at the moon. When is it?

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The sun came up and the rooster crowed. When is it?

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The kids built a snowman and wore warm mittens. What time of year is it?

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