ELAR 4.8
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) infer basic themes supported by text evidence;
- (A) explain the interactions of the characters and the changes they undergo;
- (B) analyze plot elements, including the rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution; and
- (C) explain the influence of the setting, including historical and cultural settings, on the plot.
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Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage and Task Cards - The Curious Crusader
Practice reading comprehension skills with an exciting Halloween reading comprehension activity for 4th graders!
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What's the Theme? - Graphic Organizer
Outline and determine the theme of a text with this 1-page graphic organizer worksheet.
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Finding the Theme Worksheet
Identify and explain the theme in 3 short story paragraphs provided in this worksheet.
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Literary Element Task Cards - Upper Elementary
Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 14 literature study task cards for upper elementary students.
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Character Development Worksheet Pack
Download this character development worksheet pack to help students understand how motivations, challenges and choices shape a character’s growth.
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Digital Warriors: Social Footprints – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet paired with a comic about being safe when sharing photos on digital platforms.
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Book Character Profile - Stage and Curtains
A fun character profile worksheet set on a theater stage.
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Booklovers' Buffet
A fun reading activity to help students discover books they enjoy.
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Imagine This! Story Template
A template to use as a fun writing activity.
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Storytelling Finger Puppets Template
A set of 15 finger puppets that can be used to spark the imagination for creative writing or to perform puppet shows.
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Character Profile Flip Book – Intermediate Grades
Use this flip book template with your upper elementary students when teaching about the features of literary characters.
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Literature Task Cards
A set of 30 literature tasks to assist your students with examining and responding to literature.
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Read and Roll - Comprehension Dice Game
A fun reading comprehension game to play after reading a fictional text.
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Narrative Plot Structure Diagram
A plot diagram for students to refer to when planning narrative writing.
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Narrative Writing Pack
A narrative writing teaching pack containing 9 worksheets and posters.