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3rd - 7th Grade Story Elements Educational Resources : Page 2

Good readers analyze texts by looking at similarities and differences. Use this lesson to teach your students to compare and contrast the story elements of two fiction texts.

finding similarities and differences

Finding Similarities and Differences

By fourth grade, most students are familiar with story elements such as setting, characters, and plot. In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the elements in two stories with similar themes. 

compare and contrast story elements

Compare and Contrast Story Elements

Reading can be a rollercoaster with its ups and downs! Use this lesson that features a rollercoaster-themed story map to teach your students about story structure and how to use a graphic organizer to visualize it.

story structure rollercoaster

Story Structure Rollercoaster

Getting hooked on a series or type of character creates reader engagement! Use this lesson to challenge your students to compare and contrast fictional texts as they find the joy in reading books by the same author.

comparing texts by the same author

Comparing Texts by the Same Author

Use this lesson with your students to teach them to describe the differences between stories with contrasting conjunctions. This lesson can stand-alone or be used as a pre-lesson for the *Finding Similarities and Differences* lesson.

focus on the differences

Focus on the Differences

Students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an award-winning African American author, Jacqueline Woodson. Students will read some of her fiction books and compare and contrast the stories. They'll also discuss what they think makes Jacqueline Woodson an award-winning author.

author study jacqueline woodson

Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson

Are the stories the same or different? You decide! Use this lesson with your students to practice comparing the story elements in two fictional stories written by the same author. 

the same or different you decide

The Same or Different? You Decide!

Use this lesson to teach your students to describe the similarities between stories with words that signal comparison. This lesson can stand-alone or be used as a pre-lesson for the *The Same or Different? You Decide!* lesson.

focus on the similarities

Focus on the Similarities

In this lesson, students will use conjunctions to compare and contrast scary stories. It can be taught independently or used as a pre-lesson to Using Story Elements to Compare and Contrast Fiction Texts. 

scary story elements

Scary Story Elements

All fictional stories have story elements but they sure can differ between stories. In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the story elements of two fictional stories and document their findings in a graphic organizer.   

using story elements to compare and contrast fiction texts

Using Story Elements to Compare and Contrast Fiction Texts

Use this discussion guide to support readers&rsquo; comprehension of the first part of William Kamkwamba&rsquo;s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

book study the boy who harnessed the wind discussion guide 1

Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #1

Use this discussion guide to support readers&rsquo; comprehension of the next part of William Kamkwamba&rsquo;s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

book study the boy who harnessed the wind discussion guide 2

Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #2

Use this discussion guide to support readers&rsquo; comprehension of chapters 8-11 of William Kamkwamba&rsquo;s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

book study the boy who harnessed the wind discussion guide 3

Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Discussion Guide #3

Get learners&#39; creative juices flowing with this fun Independence Day-themed writing prompt!

independence day creative writing prompt 1 fantastic fireworks

Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks

Tell your own story about a mysterious carnival with this creative writing prompt!

fall creative writing prompt 3 carnival of the autumn equinox

Fall Creative Writing Prompt #3: Carnival of the Autumn Equinox

If you could have music class with any famous musician, who would it be? Write about it with this creative writing prompt!

back to school creative writing prompt 1 a memorable music class

Back to School Creative Writing Prompt #1: A Memorable Music Class

Write about a mysterious message with this fun prompt!

back to school creative writing prompt 2 the peculiar paper

Back to School Creative Writing Prompt #2: The Peculiar Paper

What unusual item could your character find in the library? Find out with this fun writing activity!

back to school creative writing prompt 3 the lucky library

Back to School Creative Writing Prompt #3: The Lucky Library

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