1. Characters (people, animals OR things)
- Farmer
- Farmer's wife
- Goose
2. Setting (place and time)
- On a farm, long ago
3. Plot Structure
* Problem Rising action
- The farmer has a goose that lays a golden egg every day, providing enough money for his family.
- The farmer becomes greedy and wants to get all the eggs at once instead of waiting daily.
* Solution Climax
- The farmer and his wife decide to kill the goose to get all the eggs immediately.
- They cut open the goose’s stomach but find only guts and blood, realizing they have destroyed their source of wealth.
* After solution Falling action
- The farmer realizes his foolish mistake.
* The end Resolution
- The farmer cries over the lost resource, having learned a lesson too late.
4. Theme (main idea / message)
- Greed leads to loss; patience and appreciation for steady gains are better than risking everything for quick riches.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5 elements of a story worksheet.
