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Kindergarten - 4th Grade Common Core Story Elements Educational Resources : Page 2

Students will have a blast turning a reading passage into a Reader's Theater skit. This lesson teaches them to use dialogue to help readers understand the experiences of different characters.

action students create readers theater

Action! Students Create Reader's Theater

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.

setting characters and events in goldilocks and the three bears

Setting, Characters, and Events in Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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 short stories

Compare and Contrast Short Stories

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." 

these stories are almost the same

These Stories Are (Almost) the Same

Are your students hooking their readers? Use this creative and imaginative writing exercise that will bring student beginnings to life.

lets hook em

Let's Hook 'Em!

In this lesson, your students will learn all about the perfect recipe for a story! Your students will practice their knowledge by rolling a story element die and sharing with the class.

the recipe for a perfect story

The Recipe for a Perfect Story

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. 


christmas adventure writing

Christmas Adventure Writing

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.

the wheels of the story go round and round

The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round

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

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.

craft stick story elements

Craft Stick 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.

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Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson

Combine letter recognition and movement with this reading-focused lesson! In this lesson, students will reenact the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" while learning to recognize lowercase letters.

chicka chicka boom boom order in the room

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!

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

What makes a story, a story? In this lesson, students examine the elements of stories. They learn to use pre-planning strategies to set their own stories up for success... before they even start writing!

dissecting stories analyzing story elements

Dissecting Stories: Analyzing 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

Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.

learn story elements

Learn Story Elements

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

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!

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