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Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
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Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
First Grade
Reading
This worksheet helps students analyze the ways in which stories are similar and different.
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Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Worksheet
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
This worksheet helps students analyze the ways in which stories are similar and different.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
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Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
First Grade
Reading
Help students build key reading comprehension skills by creating a story map for a book that they read. Students practice retelling, identifying characters, and making connections.
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Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Help students build key reading comprehension skills by creating a story map for a book that they read. Students practice retelling, identifying characters, and making connections.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Story Elements Map
Story Elements Map
Worksheet
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Story Elements Map
First Grade
Reading
This story map will help organize students' retelling of stories while reinforcing the concepts of sequencing, main idea, character traits, and setting.
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Story Elements Map
Story Elements Map
Worksheet
Story Elements Map
This story map will help organize students' retelling of stories while reinforcing the concepts of sequencing, main idea, character traits, and setting.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
First Grade
Reading
The next time you're having story time, be sure to use this fairy tale graphic organizer to boost comprehension!
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Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
The next time you're having story time, be sure to use this fairy tale graphic organizer to boost comprehension!
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Who, What, Where
Who, What, Where
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Who, What, Where
First Grade
Reading
What happened in the story? Use this helpful graphic organizer to capture the characters, setting, and important events in a fiction text.
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Who, What, Where
Who, What, Where
Worksheet
Who, What, Where
What happened in the story? Use this helpful graphic organizer to capture the characters, setting, and important events in a fiction text.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Story Mountain Prewriting
Story Mountain Prewriting
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Story Mountain Prewriting
First Grade
Reading
Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.
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Story Mountain Prewriting
Story Mountain Prewriting
Worksheet
Story Mountain Prewriting
Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
Worksheet
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"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
First Grade
Reading
The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!
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"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
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"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
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Glossary: Learn Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.
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Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Worksheet
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Learn Story Elements
Vocabulary Cards: Learn Story Elements
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Vocabulary Cards: Learn Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.
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Vocabulary Cards: Learn Story Elements
Vocabulary Cards: Learn Story Elements
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Learn Story Elements
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Craft Stick Story Elements
Craft Stick Story Elements
Lesson Plan
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Craft Stick Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
This comprehensive overview of story elements will definitely leave students with a better understanding of author's purpose, character traits, sequence, and main idea. It features the acclaimed Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus.
Lesson Plan
Craft Stick Story Elements
Craft Stick Story Elements
Lesson Plan
Craft Stick Story Elements
This comprehensive overview of story elements will definitely leave students with a better understanding of author's purpose, character traits, sequence, and main idea. It features the acclaimed Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
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Learn Story Elements
Learn Story Elements
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Learn Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.
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EL
Learn Story Elements
Learn Story Elements
Lesson Plan
Learn Story Elements
Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
Lesson Plan
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These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
First Grade
Reading
Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs."
Lesson Plan
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
Lesson Plan
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs."
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Christmas Adventure Writing
Christmas Adventure Writing
Lesson Plan
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Christmas Adventure Writing
First Grade
Reading
What adventures can a reindeer, candy cane, and a snowman embark on? Let’s find out! In this writing lesson, students will write a Christmas-themed narrative incorporating characters, setting, problem, and solution.
Lesson Plan
Christmas Adventure Writing
Christmas Adventure Writing
Lesson Plan
Christmas Adventure Writing
What adventures can a reindeer, candy cane, and a snowman embark on? Let’s find out! In this writing lesson, students will write a Christmas-themed narrative incorporating characters, setting, problem, and solution.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
Lesson Plan
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The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
First Grade
Reading
Every storyteller needs to understand beginning, middle, and end. The same goes for young readers. Help your students grasp the concept of story sections with this hands-on sequencing lesson.
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The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
Lesson Plan
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
Every storyteller needs to understand beginning, middle, and end. The same goes for young readers. Help your students grasp the concept of story sections with this hands-on sequencing lesson.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Lesson Plan
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Kindergarten
Reading
In this lesson, your students will explore reading with technology with "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Students will use a graphic organizer to reflect on this story.
Lesson Plan
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Lesson Plan
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
In this lesson, your students will explore reading with technology with "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Students will use a graphic organizer to reflect on this story.
Kindergarten
Reading
Lesson Plan
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Lesson Plan
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Author Study: Faith Ringgold
First Grade
Reading
This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.
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Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Lesson Plan
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Kindergarten
Reading
Your kids will love learning about setting, characters and events as they listen to a classic tale and play a simple game. This lesson helps students improve their reading comprehension skills while they have fun.
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Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Lesson Plan
Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Your kids will love learning about setting, characters and events as they listen to a classic tale and play a simple game. This lesson helps students improve their reading comprehension skills while they have fun.
Kindergarten
Reading
Lesson Plan
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About 1st Grade Common Core Story Elements Resources

On Education.com, students can access a variety of primary school story structure worksheets, engaging activities, and lesson plans focused on 1st grade Common Core storytelling skills. These resources help young learners identify the elements of a story, such as characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.

Explore digital activities and printable materials on Education.com that introduce 1st graders to story elements through hands-on exercises, reading practice, and creative writing prompts. These resources reinforce comprehension and help children connect story components to popular books and texts.

Using these structured resources, teachers and parents can effectively guide 1st graders in understanding how stories are formed, making reading and writing more meaningful and enjoyable. The materials support early literacy development, critical thinking, and creative expression at home or in the classroom.