analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non-linear elements such as flashback;
Familiarize students with finding the 5 elements of plot in a literary text.
Using the companion text “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, students will diagram the narrative structure of the story on the included plot elements worksheet.
A 76-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
A fun reading comprehension game to play after reading a fictional text.
A comprehension worksheet paired with a literary text about a princess who demands to hear the loudest sound in the world.
A comprehension worksheet paired with a narrative text.
A narrative about a little boy and a curious creature with accompanying comprehension task cards.
A plot diagram for students to refer to when planning narrative writing.
A template for students to use when planning the plot structure of a narrative text.
A set of 30 literature tasks to assist your students with examining and responding to literature.