ELAR 2.8
Multiple genres: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts--literary elements. The student recognizes and analyzes literary elements within and across increasingly complex traditional, contemporary, classical, and diverse literary texts. The student is expected to:
- (1) discuss topics and determine theme using text
evidence with adult assistance;
- (A) describe the main character's (characters') internal and external traits;
- (B) describe and understand plot elements, including the main events, the conflict, and the resolution, for texts read aloud and independently; and
- (C) describe the importance of the setting.
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Story Elements Flipbook
Teach your students about story elements with this double-sided flipbook.
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Character Emotion Wheel Pack
Help students explore how language can be used to present characters in different ways with this set of character emotion wheel templates.
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Story Elements Anchor Charts
Display these story elements anchor charts when learning about narrative texts.
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Character and Setting Connections Cut-and-Paste Pack
Explore the connection between characters and settings with this cut and paste activity pack.
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Reading Adventure Tri-Fold - Book Report Brochure Template
Download a book report brochure template and create a fun reading adventure-themed travel brochure.
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Reading Response Task Cards
Explore reading comprehension with your students using this set of reading response task cards.
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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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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 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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Story Elements Worksheets – The Ants and the Grasshopper
Practice 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
Practice 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
Practice identifying the story characters, settings and main events with this set of worksheets based on a traditional tale.
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Three Little Pigs – Sequencing Worksheet
Identify the story beginning, series of events and ending with this narrative text sequencing activity.
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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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Fun With Fiction Task Cards
Build a foundation of literary concepts and skills with this set of 12 fiction reading response cards.
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Comic – Team Trials: Success Celebrators – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about the importance of good sportsmanship and celebrating the success of others.
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Crabbing at Night – Sequencing Worksheet
Identify the story beginning, series of events and ending with this narrative text sequencing activity.
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Exploring Narrative Texts Teaching Slides
A 20 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching younger students about the structure of narrative texts.
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Character Traits Accordion 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 curriculum.
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Character Traits Accordion 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 curriculum.
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Sequencing Worksheets Bundle (Why Bears Have Stumpy Tails)
Print a sequencing worksheet for 1st or 2nd grade with an engaging bear story! Give students practice identifying the story beginning, series of events and ending.
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Cinderella Story Video
Explore the story of Cinderella with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.
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The Three Little Pigs Story Video
Explore the story of The Three Little Pigs with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.
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The Gingerbread Man Story Video
Introduce the story of The Gingerbread Man to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story Video
Explore the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with your students using this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger learners.
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Alice in Wonderland Story Video
Introduce the story of Alice in Wonderland to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Story Video
Introduce the Jack and the Beanstalk story to your students with this animated fairy tale video perfect for younger students.
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Little Red Riding Hood Story Video
Introduce a fresh version of the Little Red Riding Hood story to your students with this animated video perfect for younger students.