VC2E2LE03
discuss the plots, characters and settings of a range of literary texts and identify how language is used to present these features in different ways
- comparing how similar characters or settings are described in texts from different contexts, for example how the seasons are described
- identifying and comparing verb groups used to convey actions, emotions and dialogue in a range of literary texts
- identifying the language used to describe the landscape in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories
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Story Ideas – Character, Setting, and Complication Cards
Help your students choose a topic to write about with this set of 36 character, setting and compilation task cards.
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Character Traits, Feelings and Appearance - Posters
A set of 3 posters depicting words and phrases that can be used to describe a character's personality, feelings and appearance.
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Free Character Traits List
Teach your students to analyse characters more effectively by providing them with a list of character traits.
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Beginning, Middle and End of Story Poster Set
Remind students of the elements that make up the beginning, middle and end of a story with this set of three posters.
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Character Adjective Concertina Template – Blank
Learn how adjectives can be used to describe a character's appearance and personality with a hands-on craft activity aligned to the English curriculum.
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Beginning, Middle End Worksheets
Explore the main structure and story elements in a short story with these beginning, middle and end worksheets.
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Story Elements Poster Set
Display these cute sloth-themed story elements posters when learning about narrative texts.
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Story Settings Mini Book
Allow your little learners to explore and write about story settings with this fun-sized mini-book.
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Character Traits Posters
Remind your students about the difference between external and internal character traits with this set of three classroom posters.
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Character Adjective Concertina Template – The Gingerbread Man
Learn how adjectives can be used to describe a character's appearance and personality with a hands-on craft activity aligned to the English curriculum.
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Character Traits Graphic Organiser
Describe the most notable mental and moral qualities of a real or fictional person.
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Literature Study Task Cards (Lower Primary)
Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 12 literature study task cards for lower primary students.
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Character Appearance, Traits and Feelings - Worksheet
Explore and describe a character's personality, feelings and appearance with this differentiated worksheet to be used with any text.
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Character Profile - Graphic Organisers
Explore the internal and external traits of story characters with a set of differentiated graphic organisers.
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Character Traits Interactive Activity
Analyse text and identify character traits of characters with a Google Slides Interactive activity.
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5 Elements of a Short Story Activity
Explore the 5 elements of a short story using this digital activity with five short stories.
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Story Structure Sentence Strips
Explore sentences that form the beginning, middle and end of 5 short stories with this sorting activity for younger year levels.
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Internal and External Character Traits - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Explore the internal and external traits of story characters with this differentiated cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Year 2 Magazine - "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 1) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with Issue 1 of Teach Starter's Year 2 magazine.
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Book Report Mini Book
Have students write about their favourite literature with this fun-sized mini-book.
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Narrative Elements Fairy Tale Sorting Activity
Explore narrative elements with this fairy tale sorting activity in the shape of a castle.
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Introduction to Story Characters Teaching Slides
Introduce your students to the wonderful world of story characters with this visually appealing teaching presentation.
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Inside Trait or Outside Trait? Interactive Game
Explore the internal and external traits of story characters with this interactive digital game.
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Story Bag Surprise - Story Elements Digital Activity
Introduce and explore different story elements with this story bag surprise digital activity for the whole class to enjoy.
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Narrative Elements Flipbook
Teach your students about narrative elements with this double-sided flipbook.
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Elements of a Story Activity Workbook
Explore the different elements of a narrative story with this student mini workbook.
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Character Interview Task Cards
Use these book character interview questions to extend your students' learning about the narrative elements.
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Story Elements Worksheets – The Ants and the Grasshopper
Practise identifying the story characters, settings and main events with this set of worksheets based on a traditional tale.
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Story Elements Worksheets – The Fox and the Grapes
Practise identifying the story characters, settings and main events with this set of worksheets based on a traditional tale.
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Story Elements Worksheets – The Maid and the Milk Pail
Practise identifying the story characters, settings and main events with this set of worksheets based on a traditional tale.
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Character Profile Flip Book - Lower Primary
Explore story characters with this flipbook template for lower primary students.
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What Are Fairy Tales?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the key features of the fairy tale genre.