The setting is when the story takes place.

Here are some examples when a story may take place.

	nighttime
	daytime
	wintertime
	springtime

	summertime
	autumn

Read the poem below.  As you are reading, try to figure out when the poem is taking place.

Star Light, Star Bright by Bruce Lansky Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I'm going to try with all my might, to keep my jammies dry all night. © Bruce Lansky Reprinted from Poetry Party, published by Meadowbrook Press.

This poem takes place at nighttime.  The author gives the reader clues to tell when the poem is taking place.

Use picture cues.
Read the words in the title.	The word, star, appears in the title.  Stars usually appear in the nighttime.
Look at the words in the poem.	The word jammies appears in the poem.  You already know that jammies are worn at night.

Click on the star for more practice!