Being able to identify when and where a story takes place is an important skill for young readers. After reading fiction books, check students’ comprehension by having them draw the setting of the story in this fun reading comprehension activity.

Bring story characters to life by having your students imagine them in real life scenarios. In this creative activity, students will seek to analyze their favorite characters by thinking about how each one would react in different situations.

This Cinderella story map is ready to keep the details of a classic and beloved fairy tale in order. As your child thinks of who is in the story, and…

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Fairy Tale Character Traits.

Your second grader can use this Venn diagram to list traits of their favorite book characters. Help them expand their vocabulary with new, descriptive words.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Map a Story.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Fairy Tale Character Traits.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Asking Questions and Finding Answers.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Details and Asking for Answers.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Asking Questions and Finding Answers.

What better way to learn about characters in stories than to become one? In this activity, students take on the role of a character as they act out scenes with a partner.

Children learn how to identify cause and effect with the help of a friendly root vegetable in this playful worksheet.

Have your young reader describe and compare three of their favorite book characters in this triple-sided Venn diagram.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Who are the Key Characters?

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Elements of Fairy Tales.

Reinforce grammar and comprehension as you support your students in understanding the elements of a fictional text! In this activity, students will practice identifying verbs and rewriting the beloved story of "The Frog Prince" in their own words.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Key Details.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Map a Story.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Putting it Together to Find the Main Idea.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Putting it Together to Find the Main Idea.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Elements of Fairy Tales.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Key Details.

A Christmas Carol characters include Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and Jacob Marley. Learn about A Christmas Carol characters with this festive worksheet.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Who are the Key Characters?

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Details and Asking for Answers.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Exploring Fictional Text.

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Help your young reader hone his critical thinking skills with this worksheet that challenges him to write his own book review.

We all love a good story, but sometimes it's hard to keep track of what's important. Teach your kid how to map a story with this fun and engaging worksheet.

Inspiration is a blank canvas! All we know about this man is he's wearing a frontiersman hat, so let your child develop a set of character traits for him.