Story Elements Lesson Plans

Third graders identify story elements. In this story elements lesson, 3rd graders look at main idea, characters, point of view, theme and setting. They create a five paneled comic strip from a book.

Fourth graders read an appropriate age/reading level story. They focus on the story element of plot, setting, problem, solution, point of view, imagery and theme. They design a slideshow using a template which demonstrates their understanding of the elements.

Second graders identify and discuss the characters, plot, and setting of a story. As a class they identify the story elements in a story they previously read together. Next, they create a game and game board to use with a list of familiar stories.

Students define fictional story elements. For this reading comprehension lesson, students read Jack and the Beanstalk and view an included SMARTboard lesson. Students use the SMARTboard to match the story element terms with the specific example from the story.

Second graders use story maps to record story elements. In this story elements lesson, 2nd graders do a picture walk and review the author and illustrator. Students use the story map to record their answers to questions asked by the teacher. Students also re-enact parts of the story.

Identify story elements such as: setting, sequences, character description, and orally practice responding to specific information. Kindergartners listen to a video story in order to create a character web. They can use software, like Kidspiration, to create the web of character traits. They will roll a story element cube and identify the story element that the cube lands on.

Discuss the elements of a story with young readers. They will answer questions about a book the class listened to together. They will discuss characters, plot, and key details. they will then use Kidspiration software to complete a chart about the different story elements. Modification: Another multimedia tool could replace Kidspiration software if needed.

Students write a rap song to tell the who, what, and where of a story. In this literature lesson, students learn to identify the setting, characters, and plot of a story. Students watch a video and discuss story elements. Then students work in groups to write a rap about these elements of a story.

Complete a story map about Mrs. Wishy Washy. Your class will read books from the Mrs. Wishy Washy series and pick out the story elements in order to complete their story map. Technology projection devices are recommended. They will discover the elements of a story: character, setting, plot, author, illustrations, etc... while going through a series of lessons.

Listen to the story The Little Red Hen and identify story elements while answering relevant questions with young readers. They will use pictures to resolve questions and incorporate technology to produce class work. They will also address parts of a book and create illustrations.