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Who, What, Where
Who, What, Where
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Who, What, Where
First Grade
Reading
What happened in the story? Use this helpful graphic organizer to capture the characters, setting, and important events in a fiction text.
Worksheet
Who, What, Where
Who, What, Where
Worksheet
Who, What, Where
What happened in the story? Use this helpful graphic organizer to capture the characters, setting, and important events in a fiction text.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
What Makes a Fantasy?
What Makes a Fantasy?
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What Makes a Fantasy?
Third Grade
Reading
This graphic organizer will help your students reflect on important story elements in their fantasy texts, as well as focus on the key details of their stories.
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What Makes a Fantasy?
What Makes a Fantasy?
Worksheet
What Makes a Fantasy?
This graphic organizer will help your students reflect on important story elements in their fantasy texts, as well as focus on the key details of their stories.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
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Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Second Grade
Reading
Your students will demonstrate understanding of a short fiction text by answering who, when, what, where, why, and how questions. Use this as an introduction to the vocabulary in the EL Support Lesson: Who, When, What, Where, Why, and How Questions.
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Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Worksheet
Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Your students will demonstrate understanding of a short fiction text by answering who, when, what, where, why, and how questions. Use this as an introduction to the vocabulary in the EL Support Lesson: Who, When, What, Where, Why, and How Questions.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Dissecting Stories: Analyzing Story Elements
Dissecting Stories: Analyzing Story Elements
Lesson Plan
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Dissecting Stories: Analyzing Story Elements
Second Grade
Reading
What makes a story, a story? In this lesson, students examine the elements of stories. They learn to use pre-planning strategies to set their own stories up for success... before they even start writing!
Lesson Plan
Dissecting Stories: Analyzing Story Elements
Dissecting Stories: Analyzing Story Elements
Lesson Plan
Dissecting Stories: Analyzing Story Elements
What makes a story, a story? In this lesson, students examine the elements of stories. They learn to use pre-planning strategies to set their own stories up for success... before they even start writing!
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Story Rollercoaster
Story Rollercoaster
Worksheet
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Story Rollercoaster
Second Grade
Reading
Use this fun story rollercoaster template to help young readers understand the different elements of a story. After students have finished their story, have them consider these who, what, where, why, and how questions as they relate to the plot.
Worksheet
Story Rollercoaster
Story Rollercoaster
Worksheet
Story Rollercoaster
Use this fun story rollercoaster template to help young readers understand the different elements of a story. After students have finished their story, have them consider these who, what, where, why, and how questions as they relate to the plot.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
What's Behind the Door?
What's Behind the Door?
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What's Behind the Door?
Fifth Grade
Reading
Children will use their creative writing skills to continue the story in this fiction writing exercise.
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What's Behind the Door?
What's Behind the Door?
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What's Behind the Door?
Children will use their creative writing skills to continue the story in this fiction writing exercise.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Christmas Adventure Writing
Christmas Adventure Writing
Lesson Plan
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Christmas Adventure Writing
First Grade
Reading
What adventures can a reindeer, candy cane, and a snowman embark on? Let’s find out! In this writing lesson, students will write a Christmas-themed narrative incorporating characters, setting, problem, and solution.
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Christmas Adventure Writing
Christmas Adventure Writing
Lesson Plan
Christmas Adventure Writing
What adventures can a reindeer, candy cane, and a snowman embark on? Let’s find out! In this writing lesson, students will write a Christmas-themed narrative incorporating characters, setting, problem, and solution.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson
Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson
Lesson Plan
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Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson
Third Grade
Reading
Students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an award-winning African American author, Jacqueline Woodson. Students will read some of her fiction books and compare and contrast the stories. They'll also discuss what they think makes Jacqueline Woodson an award-winning author.
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Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson
Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson
Lesson Plan
Author Study: Jacqueline Woodson
Students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an award-winning African American author, Jacqueline Woodson. Students will read some of her fiction books and compare and contrast the stories. They'll also discuss what they think makes Jacqueline Woodson an award-winning author.
Third Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Literature 1
Literature 1
Guided Lesson
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Literature 1
Second Grade
Reading
This literature lesson guides kids towards a deeper understanding of second grade texts through an exploration of character, setting, and plot. Kids will be challenged to answer the who, what, where, when and why of a story, in addition to determining the story's message. Two versions of the same story will be presented in order for second graders to see story elements in action.
Guided Lesson
Literature 1
Literature 1
Guided Lesson
Literature 1
This literature lesson guides kids towards a deeper understanding of second grade texts through an exploration of character, setting, and plot. Kids will be challenged to answer the who, what, where, when and why of a story, in addition to determining the story's message. Two versions of the same story will be presented in order for second graders to see story elements in action.
Second Grade
Reading
Guided Lesson
Story Mapping
Story Mapping
Worksheet
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Story Mapping
First Grade
Reading
We all love a good story, but sometimes it's hard to keep track of what's important. Teach your kid how to map a story with this fun and engaging worksheet.
Worksheet
Story Mapping
Story Mapping
Worksheet
Story Mapping
We all love a good story, but sometimes it's hard to keep track of what's important. Teach your kid how to map a story with this fun and engaging worksheet.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Lesson Plan
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Kindergarten
Reading
In this lesson, your students will explore reading with technology with "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Students will use a graphic organizer to reflect on this story.
Lesson Plan
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
Lesson Plan
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details
In this lesson, your students will explore reading with technology with "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Students will use a graphic organizer to reflect on this story.
Kindergarten
Reading
Lesson Plan
EL
Finding the Key Details
Finding the Key Details
Lesson Plan
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Finding the Key Details
First Grade
Reading
Introduce students to fictional story elements with a book by first grade favorite, Mo Willems! This lesson plan can be used alone or with the Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
EL
Finding the Key Details
Finding the Key Details
Lesson Plan
Finding the Key Details
Introduce students to fictional story elements with a book by first grade favorite, Mo Willems! This lesson plan can be used alone or with the Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Key Details lesson plan.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Jumble Story!
Jumble Story!
Activity
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Jumble Story!
Kindergarten
Reading
Go on a storytelling adventure using your kindergartenerâs five favorite picture books.
Activity
Jumble Story!
Jumble Story!
Activity
Jumble Story!
Go on a storytelling adventure using your kindergartenerâs five favorite picture books.
Kindergarten
Reading
Activity
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
Lesson Plan
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The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
First Grade
Reading
Every storyteller needs to understand beginning, middle, and end. The same goes for young readers. Help your students grasp the concept of story sections with this hands-on sequencing lesson.
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The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
Lesson Plan
The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round
Every storyteller needs to understand beginning, middle, and end. The same goes for young readers. Help your students grasp the concept of story sections with this hands-on sequencing lesson.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Action! Students Create Reader's Theater
Action! Students Create Reader's Theater
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Action! Students Create Reader's Theater
Third Grade
Reading
Students will have a blast turning a reading passage into a Reader's Theater skit. This lesson teaches them to use dialogue to help readers understand the experiences of different characters.
Lesson Plan
Action! Students Create Reader's Theater
Action! Students Create Reader's Theater
Lesson Plan
Action! Students Create Reader's Theater
Students will have a blast turning a reading passage into a Reader's Theater skit. This lesson teaches them to use dialogue to help readers understand the experiences of different characters.
Third Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Craft Stick Story Elements
Craft Stick Story Elements
Lesson Plan
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Craft Stick Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
This comprehensive overview of story elements will definitely leave students with a better understanding of author's purpose, character traits, sequence, and main idea. It features the acclaimed Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus.
Lesson Plan
Craft Stick Story Elements
Craft Stick Story Elements
Lesson Plan
Craft Stick Story Elements
This comprehensive overview of story elements will definitely leave students with a better understanding of author's purpose, character traits, sequence, and main idea. It features the acclaimed Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Activity
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Draw a Fairy Tale Map
First Grade
Reading
Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!
Activity
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Activity
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
Guide your first grader through a map drawing project inspired by her favorite fairy tale. Its masked as a fun art activity, but it also packs learning punch!
First Grade
Reading
Activity
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Lesson Plan
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Author Study: Faith Ringgold
First Grade
Reading
This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.
Lesson Plan
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
Lesson Plan
Author Study: Faith Ringgold
This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Personal Tall Tales
Personal Tall Tales
Activity
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Personal Tall Tales
Third Grade
Reading
Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.
Activity
Personal Tall Tales
Personal Tall Tales
Activity
Personal Tall Tales
Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.
Third Grade
Reading
Activity
Fairy Tale Dice
Fairy Tale Dice
Activity
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Fairy Tale Dice
Pre-K
Reading
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!
Activity
Fairy Tale Dice
Fairy Tale Dice
Activity
Fairy Tale Dice
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your learner to weave fantastic fairy tales and improve their reading and writing skills at the same time!
Pre-K
Reading
Activity
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!
Lesson Plan
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!
Pre-K
Alphabet
Combine letter recognition and movement with this reading-focused lesson! In this lesson, students will reenact the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" while learning to recognize lowercase letters.
Lesson Plan
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!
Lesson Plan
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Order in the Room!
Combine letter recognition and movement with this reading-focused lesson! In this lesson, students will reenact the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" while learning to recognize lowercase letters.
Pre-K
Alphabet
Lesson Plan
EL
Elements of Fairy Tales
Elements of Fairy Tales
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Elements of Fairy Tales
Second Grade
Reading
Use this lesson to help students identify the elements of a fictional text while gaining more knowledge about parts of speech. Use as a stand alone activity or a support lesson for Fairy Tales: Identifying Story Elements.
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EL
Elements of Fairy Tales
Elements of Fairy Tales
Lesson Plan
Elements of Fairy Tales
Use this lesson to help students identify the elements of a fictional text while gaining more knowledge about parts of speech. Use as a stand alone activity or a support lesson for Fairy Tales: Identifying Story Elements.
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
First Grade
Reading
The next time you're having story time, be sure to use this fairy tale graphic organizer to boost comprehension!
Worksheet
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer
The next time you're having story time, be sure to use this fairy tale graphic organizer to boost comprehension!
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Activity
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Reading
Make a photo essay! This fun middle school photography activity makes creative writing come to life by turning words into pictures.
Activity
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Activity
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Make a photo essay! This fun middle school photography activity makes creative writing come to life by turning words into pictures.
Reading
Activity
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
First Grade
Reading
Help students build key reading comprehension skills by creating a story map for a book that they read. Students practice retelling, identifying characters, and making connections.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Map That Story!
Help students build key reading comprehension skills by creating a story map for a book that they read. Students practice retelling, identifying characters, and making connections.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Traditional Literature: Story Mapping
Traditional Literature: Story Mapping
Lesson Plan
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Traditional Literature: Story Mapping
Second Grade
Reading
Students will learn how to identify story elements and create a short and sweet summary. They will fill out a graphic organizer and solidify their understanding by creating illustrations to show major plot points that they find themselves!
Lesson Plan
Traditional Literature: Story Mapping
Traditional Literature: Story Mapping
Lesson Plan
Traditional Literature: Story Mapping
Students will learn how to identify story elements and create a short and sweet summary. They will fill out a graphic organizer and solidify their understanding by creating illustrations to show major plot points that they find themselves!
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Compare and Contrast: Working With Narrative Texts
Compare and Contrast: Working With Narrative Texts
Activity
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Compare and Contrast: Working With Narrative Texts
Reading
Put your kid to the test and have him compare and contrast elements in a narrative text by identifying how characters and situations are alike and different.
Activity
Compare and Contrast: Working With Narrative Texts
Compare and Contrast: Working With Narrative Texts
Activity
Compare and Contrast: Working With Narrative Texts
Put your kid to the test and have him compare and contrast elements in a narrative text by identifying how characters and situations are alike and different.
Reading
Activity
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
Lesson Plan
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These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
First Grade
Reading
Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs."
Lesson Plan
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
Lesson Plan
These Stories Are (Almost) the Same
Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs."
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Let's Hook 'Em!
Let's Hook 'Em!
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Let's Hook 'Em!
Second Grade
Reading
Are your students hooking their readers? Use this creative and imaginative writing exercise that will bring student beginnings to life.
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Let's Hook 'Em!
Let's Hook 'Em!
Lesson Plan
Let's Hook 'Em!
Are your students hooking their readers? Use this creative and imaginative writing exercise that will bring student beginnings to life.
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
EL
Learn Story Elements
Learn Story Elements
Lesson Plan
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Learn Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.
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EL
Learn Story Elements
Learn Story Elements
Lesson Plan
Learn Story Elements
Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
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