ELAR K.7
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 the basic theme using
text evidence with adult assistance;
- (A) identify and describe the main character(s);
- (B) describe the elements of plot development, including the main events, the problem, and the resolution for texts read aloud with adult assistance; and
- (C) describe the setting.
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Character Anchor Charts - Traits, Feelings, and Appearances
A set of 3 posters depicting words and phrases that can be used to describe a character traits, feelings and appearance.
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Literary Elements Fairy Tale Sorting Activity
Explore literary elements with this fairy tale sorting activity in the shape of a castle.
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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 Cut and Paste Worksheets - Jack and the Beanstalk
Explore story characters, settings and main events with this set of cut-and-paste worksheets based on a well-known fairy tale.
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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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Story Elements Graphic Organizers – Portrait
Encourage your students to write and draw about various story elements with this set of differentiated graphic organizers.
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What Is the Setting? - Worksheets
Encourage your students to identify the setting in short and simple texts with this set of six worksheets.
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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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Problem and Solution Worksheets
Explore narrative elements with this set of problem and solution worksheets.
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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 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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Hansel and Gretel Retelling Activity Cards
Teach your students about retelling with this set of sequencing cards for Hansel and Gretel.
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Story Elements Cut and Paste Worksheets - The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Explore story characters, settings and main events with this set of cut-and-paste worksheets based on a well-known fable.
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Story Elements Cut and Paste Worksheets – Little Red Riding Hood
Explore story characters, settings and main events with this set of cut-and-paste worksheets based on a well-known fairy tale.
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Story Setting or Not? Cut and Paste Worksheet
Explore the difference between story settings and non-settings with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Beginning, Middle and End Mini-Book - The Three Bears
Teach your students about the beginning, middle and end of a story with this mini-book retell of The Three Bears.
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Beginning, Middle and End Mini-Book - The Three Little Pigs
Teach your students about the beginning, middle and end of a story with this mini-book retell of The Three Little Pigs.
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Story Elements Anchor Charts - Sloth-Themed Posters
Display these cute sloth-themed story elements anchor charts when learning about narrative texts.
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Hey Diddle Diddle - Story Elements Slide Deck
Engage young readers in texts and learn about setting with an instructional slide deck featuring the Hey Diddle Diddle rhyme.
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Hickory Dickory Dock - Story Elements Slide Deck
Engage young readers in texts and discover parts of a story with an interactive version of Hickory Dickory Dock.
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Kindergarten Story Elements - Instructional Slides
Introduce your kindergarten and first-grade students to the elements of a story using this interactive Google Slides teaching presentation.
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Basic Elements of a Story Spinner Template
Learn the basic elements of a story using this fun and engaging story spinner template for your students.
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Story Problem and Solution Matching Activity
Match problems with their solutions to enhance your students' knowledge using this problem and solution matching activity.
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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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Story Elements Four Corners
Engage your students in exploring key story elements with this Four Corners activity!
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Create a Silly Story – Sorting Activity
Explore story characters, settings, problems and solutions by creating a silly story!
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Who Is the Main Character? Worksheets
Practice identifying the main characters in nursery rhymes with this set of worksheets for young learners.
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Story Elements Graphic Organizers – Landscape
Encourage your students to write and draw about various story elements with this set of differentiated graphic organizers.
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Who Is the Main Character? Interactive Game
Practice identifying the main characters in nursery rhymes with this interactive digital activity.
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Types of Characters - Poster
Remind students about the types of characters that can be found in stories with this colorful classroom poster.
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Story Characters - Mini Book
Teach your little learners about the various types of story characters with this fun-sized mini-book.
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Exploring Story Characters - Worksheets
Explore the defining features of story characters with this differentiated worksheet.