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BE A READING DETECTIVE

Dig Deeper

Use Clues to Analyze the Text

Use these pages to learn about Story Structure, Literary Devices,
and Point of View. Then read “LAFFF” again to apply what you
learned.

Story Structure

Authors of science fiction such as “LAFFF” carefully organize the
elements of their stories. A well-planned story structure means
that the setting, characters, and plot fit together in a way that
makes sense to readers and keeps their attention.

In “LAFFF,” for example, the first part of the story gives readers
important background information about the characters of Angela
and Peter. Readers learn that Peter is a genius and that Angela
wants to please her parents by succeeding in school. Knowing these
details helps readers understand why the characters act as they do
later in the story.

Use a graphic organizer like the one below to identify story
elements and to analyze how they fit together to provide the
overall structure.

Setting Characters
Plot
Conflict:
Events:
Resolution:

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