Kids will read a classic Japanese folktale and then answer questions about the the problem, solution, and ending in this fun reading comprehension activity.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn to Compare and Contrast.

Use this awesome story mountain template to help young readers understand the different elements of a story. Students will use this activity to organize their thoughts about the beginning, problem, climax, solution, and ending of a story.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Learn to Compare and Contrast.

This graphic organizer guides readers to complete a story map of their reading by having them record the characters, setting, problem, and solution.

This fun worksheet serves as a great visual for your kids to organize their thoughts around the elements of a story. After students have finished their story, have them fill out this handy slide graphic organizer with plot, protagonist, and antagonist.

Kids can demonstrate their understanding of what they are reading with this printable bookmark.