Since you didn't say which story you're talking about, we can't really help you. Your teacher wants you to guess what the setting of the story might be, which is when and where the story happens.
This story takes place during the late 1800s in the American South.
During the the 1930's when the Great Depression is going on
Story telling pre-dates written history.
in the 1950s
It refers to the time that the story takes place. For example, it could take place in 18th century England.
"The Third Wish" takes place in a contemporary setting, with no specific time period mentioned in the story.
the storyhappens in england and india the story place in garden
In 1843 the story was first published.
The story "Handbook for Boys" does not have a specific time period mentioned in the title. The setting and time period of the story will depend on the specific details and context provided within the text.
The time period is 1911 to 1918 during World War I.
The story "Scorpions" by Walter Dean Myers takes place in the late 1980s in Harlem, New York.
Sengoku period in Japan .
"The Fault in Our Stars" takes place in the present day, with the specific time period not explicitly mentioned in the book or the movie adaptation. The story presents a contemporary setting with modern technologies and references.
place
The setting is the time, place, and social environment of a story.