When Does It Happen?

Story Brief #7

A story also happens at a time.

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Read the story. Find the heart of it.

⚡ The twist

What a character does says more than what they say.

What you'll learn · 1 of 3

A story also happens at a time. It might be morning, bedtime, winter or a birthday. Clues help us know when.

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Listen: 'The moon was out and the stars twinkled as Leo yawned. ' When is it? Night time!

What you'll learn · 3 of 3

The moon, the stars and the yawn are all clues. Knowing when a story happens helps us picture it even better.

Key points

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'The moon was out.' When is it?

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'Snow fell and kids built a snowman.' When?

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What helps us know when a story happens?

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