Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Breaking Down Books

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners practice their reading comprehension by analyzing and discussing books with their classmates. They record their responses to comprehension, evaluation, and interpretation questions provided on a worksheet that is referenced but...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Study Guide for Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper"

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
The battle between the Free Staters and the Republicans in the 1922-1923 Irish Civil War provides the backdrop for “The Sniper.” Individuals prepare for a discussion of Liam O’Flaherty’s tragic short story by completing a study guide...
Worksheet
Curated OER

"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury: Questions

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
These questions are designed to accompany Ray Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder," and could be used to guide and focus readers or as an assessment of reading skill and knowledge of the elements of a story. Page one focuses on questions of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Theatre Vocabulary ad Elements

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine basic theatre vocabulary and use it to discuss a play.  In this theater lesson, 5th graders identify the elements of a play.  Students perform their play and use theatre vocabulary to explain their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

B-movies and Plot: Story Elements, Writing, Media

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use old "B-Movies" as a springboard to discuss and analyze traditional plot structures. They form groups and make their own 'movie' to demonstrate their knowledge.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students personify ecology vocabulary and write a one-act play using their knowledge of ecology as the basis for characters, conflict, setting and plot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Left to Their Own (Literary) Devices

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners write scenes for stories using their own original characters. However, they write using the literary and plot devices found in the Lemony Snicket book series.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Romeo And Juliet: Act IV Reading And Study Guide

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this reading and study guide worksheet, students define 5 vocabulary words, define 2 literary terms, and respond to 15 short answer questions pertaining to Act IV of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lord of the Flies: Chapter 10 Reading and Study Guide

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this comprehension check worksheet, students define 5 vocabulary words, define 5 literary terms, and respond to 11 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 10 of The Lord of the Flies in order to help them better understand the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nature’s Fury—Myths and Drama

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. For this dramatic performances lesson, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The First Americans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in theatre activities to study American history. For this American history and theatre lesson, students work in groups to research a specific Native American group to investigate their lifestyle. Students then create...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Characterization Group Search

For Students 7th - 9th
In this characterization worksheet, students identify the traits harbored by a character in a work of literature.  Students work cooperatively to locate proof that the character exhibits these traits and then vote on the accuracy of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Reading and Study Guide: Romeo and Juliet Act IV

For Students 8th - 12th
In this reading and study guide worksheet, students define vocabulary and literary terms used in Romeo and Juliet Act IV. Students also answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Reading and Study Guide: Lord of the Flies Chapter 10

For Students 7th - 11th
In this reading and study guide students define vocabulary and literary terms used in The Lord of the Flies. Students also answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Convincing Characters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners create vivid, active characters for a story. In this character lesson, students discuss the characters in books they are familiar with. Learners create a list of novels they have read and discuss the character types. Students...
Organizer
Curated OER

Story Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this story map worksheet, students read a story and find the different story elements. They fill in the setting, characters, conflict, and climax. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating with Alice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore Alice Programming Software. For this exploratory lesson, students design a unique storyboard which will guide the creation of their Alice World.  Students write and create their own films.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Antagonist

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow lesson focuses on the antagonist including defining the term, listing identifying characteristics, explaining the role of the antagonist, and providing a list of notable literary examples. It also offers links to lists of...
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: The Nature of the Antagonist

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson plan teaches students to understand the differences between protagonists and antagonists, to recognize a "villain" in storytelling, and to understand conflict as used in literature.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Elements of a Story: Characters

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
The interactive story lesson engages students in the study of "characters" and terms associated with them. Using the story of Cinderella as an anchor story, students will identify the following: hero, villain, protagonist, antagonist,...
Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Story Elements Quiz: 6th Grade: Flashcards

For Students 6th Standards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on story elements such as setting, characters, conflict, rising action, falling action, exposition, protagonist, antagonist, and resolution.
Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Character 4th Grade Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-lesson unit on characters where students learn about a story's protagonist and antagonist and the relationship between them by reading the book Hansel and Gretel by Rika Lesser. With free login,...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Characters and Staging in Drama

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, you will analyze how different playwrights characterize, or develop, their protagonists and antagonists through the dialogue and staging of their plays.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Characters and Staging in Drama

For Students 5th - 9th Standards
Learn how playwrights characterize their protagonists and antagonists through the dialogue and staging of their plays.

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