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Where Is Your Story Set? Lesson PlanWhere Is Your Story Set? Lesson Plan
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Where Is Your Story Set?

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Young scholars explore the concept of setting in literature by identifying their own current setting, and imagining what their ideal setting would be. They read a piece of literature, identify the setting and record the information on a chart.

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setting, plot elements, plot, literary elements, story elements, stories

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literature concepts, setting, story elements, english language arts

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Literature Study Guide: Siddhartha

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Though this book report form is labeled Siddhartha, the multiple-page format would work for any novel you are reading in class. Complete with a reading schedule, a summary page, a list of generic literature response questions, and a list...
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The View From Saturday: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis

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Design your unit on The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg with a concept and vocabulary analysis resource. It outlines the plot, literary elements, vocabulary issues, and any possible considerations for planning a differentiated...
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Dr. Seuss Story Map

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Instructional Video

The Importance of Setting in a Story

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