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Story Mapping A Favorite Book

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First graders create a diagram of a story by using the computer program Kidspiration. In this diagramming lesson plan, 1st graders will pick a book to write about. They then will plug in story elements of the book into the computer program. These elements include title, characters, problem, solution, and setting.

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plot, plot elements, story elements, stories, story maps

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book, diagram, plot, story elements, story map, english language arts
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Grade
1st
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Research
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Ed Software

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