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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Worksheet
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"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Second Grade
Reading
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Worksheet
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" Story Map
Give your second graders some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Students will read this classic fable and then answer questions about setting, characters, genre, and cause and effect.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Sort the Story Elements
Sort the Story Elements
Worksheet
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Sort the Story Elements
Third Grade
Reading
Practice identifying elements of a story in this simple sorting activity!
Worksheet
Sort the Story Elements
Sort the Story Elements
Worksheet
Sort the Story Elements
Practice identifying elements of a story in this simple sorting activity!
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Plot Diagram
Plot Diagram
Worksheet
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Plot Diagram
Fourth Grade
Reading
Using this worksheet template, students plan their work by filling out a plot diagram with their story's exposition, rising action climax, falling action, and climax.
Worksheet
Plot Diagram
Plot Diagram
Worksheet
Plot Diagram
Using this worksheet template, students plan their work by filling out a plot diagram with their story's exposition, rising action climax, falling action, and climax.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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
Comparing Two Stories
Comparing Two Stories
Worksheet
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Comparing Two Stories
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Comparing Two Stories
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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
Story Elements Map
Story Elements Map
Worksheet
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Story Elements Map
First Grade
Reading
This story map will help organize students' retelling of stories while reinforcing the concepts of sequencing, main idea, character traits, and setting.
Worksheet
Story Elements Map
Story Elements Map
Worksheet
Story Elements Map
This story map will help organize students' retelling of stories while reinforcing the concepts of sequencing, main idea, character traits, and setting.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Story Elements in Sentences
Story Elements in Sentences
Worksheet
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Story Elements in Sentences
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource to help your students identify story elements in sentences.
Worksheet
Story Elements in Sentences
Story Elements in Sentences
Worksheet
Story Elements in Sentences
Use this resource to help your students identify story elements in sentences.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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
Elements of a Story: Sort It Out!
Elements of a Story: Sort It Out!
Worksheet
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Elements of a Story: Sort It Out!
Fourth Grade
Reading
During this activity, students will match parts of a story to one of four elements.
Worksheet
Elements of a Story: Sort It Out!
Elements of a Story: Sort It Out!
Worksheet
Elements of a Story: Sort It Out!
During this activity, students will match parts of a story to one of four elements.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Story Roadmap
Story Roadmap
Worksheet
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Story Roadmap
Second Grade
Reading
Let your students show you the way through a story of their choice using this fun road map! Your students will get to flex their reading comprehension muscles as they write about various story elements, including main characters, setting, and plot.
Worksheet
Story Roadmap
Story Roadmap
Worksheet
Story Roadmap
Let your students show you the way through a story of their choice using this fun road map! Your students will get to flex their reading comprehension muscles as they write about various story elements, including main characters, setting, and plot.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Setting
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Setting
Worksheet
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Setting
Third Grade
Reading
Travel to the Land of the Munchkins in this Wizard of Oz worksheet, which focuses on story details and setting.
Worksheet
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Setting
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Setting
Worksheet
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Setting
Travel to the Land of the Munchkins in this Wizard of Oz worksheet, which focuses on story details and setting.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Rapunzel Fun Pack
Rapunzel Fun Pack
Workbook
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Rapunzel Fun Pack
First Grade
Reading
Early readers can share Rapunzel's adventure by exploring mazes, connecting the dots, and making a story map.
Workbook
Rapunzel Fun Pack
Rapunzel Fun Pack
Workbook
Rapunzel Fun Pack
Early readers can share Rapunzel's adventure by exploring mazes, connecting the dots, and making a story map.
First Grade
Reading
Workbook
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
Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
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
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
Describing Characters, Settings, and Events
Describing Characters, Settings, and Events
Worksheet
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Describing Characters, Settings, and Events
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this graphic organizer to support your students as they describe characters, settings, and events in detail, using specific details from the text.
Worksheet
Describing Characters, Settings, and Events
Describing Characters, Settings, and Events
Worksheet
Describing Characters, Settings, and Events
Use this graphic organizer to support your students as they describe characters, settings, and events in detail, using specific details from the text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts
Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts
Worksheet
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Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts
Third Grade
Reading
Learners practice comparing a variety of story elements, including characters, setting, and key events, in this reading comprehension worksheet.
Worksheet
Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts
Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts
Worksheet
Comparing Story Elements in Two Fiction Texts
Learners practice comparing a variety of story elements, including characters, setting, and key events, in this reading comprehension worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Book Setting
Book Setting
Worksheet
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Book Setting
Second Grade
Reading
If your child is doing a book report, help your young reader learn more about the setting of a book with this worksheet.
Worksheet
Book Setting
Book Setting
Worksheet
Book Setting
If your child is doing a book report, help your young reader learn more about the setting of a book with this worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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 Mountain Prewriting
Story Mountain Prewriting
Worksheet
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Story Mountain Prewriting
First Grade
Reading
Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.
Worksheet
Story Mountain Prewriting
Story Mountain Prewriting
Worksheet
Story Mountain Prewriting
Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Prince and Princess Writing Prompt
Prince and Princess Writing Prompt
Worksheet
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Prince and Princess Writing Prompt
First Grade
Reading
It's up to your 2nd grader to make a story based on a prince, a princess and two huge grins. Try story elements like setting, background and a problem.
Worksheet
Prince and Princess Writing Prompt
Prince and Princess Writing Prompt
Worksheet
Prince and Princess Writing Prompt
It's up to your 2nd grader to make a story based on a prince, a princess and two huge grins. Try story elements like setting, background and a problem.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Compare Story Elements
Compare Story Elements
Worksheet
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Compare Story Elements
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource to help your students track information as they compare and contrast the story elements from two fiction texts
Worksheet
Compare Story Elements
Compare Story Elements
Worksheet
Compare Story Elements
Use this resource to help your students track information as they compare and contrast the story elements from two fiction texts
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Elements of a Story: Circle Chart
Elements of a Story: Circle Chart
Worksheet
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Elements of a Story: Circle Chart
Third Grade
Reading
Use this graphic organizer to help your students identify the four elements of a fictional story: characters, setting, problem, and solution.
Worksheet
Elements of a Story: Circle Chart
Elements of a Story: Circle Chart
Worksheet
Elements of a Story: Circle Chart
Use this graphic organizer to help your students identify the four elements of a fictional story: characters, setting, problem, and solution.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Ivan’s Homes
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Ivan’s Homes
Worksheet
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Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Ivan’s Homes
Third Grade
Reading
Students build critical thinking skills as they analyze the setting in Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Worksheet
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Ivan’s Homes
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Ivan’s Homes
Worksheet
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Ivan’s Homes
Students build critical thinking skills as they analyze the setting in Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
Worksheet
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"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
First Grade
Reading
The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!
Worksheet
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
Worksheet
"Somebody Wanted" Prewriting Organizer
The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Who, What, Where
Who, What, Where
Worksheet
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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
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Worksheet
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Glossary: Learn Story Elements
First Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.
Worksheet
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Worksheet
Glossary: Learn Story Elements
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn Story Elements.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Worksheet
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Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
First Grade
Reading
This worksheet helps students analyze the ways in which stories are similar and different.
Worksheet
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
Worksheet
Story Elements: Compare & Contrast
This worksheet helps students analyze the ways in which stories are similar and different.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
What Makes a Fantasy?
What Makes a Fantasy?
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
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
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