Teaching story elements

Story Elements are the foundation of our comprehension work with students. If students cannot retell the components of a story, they won't be able to answer higher level questions about the text. Elementary classrooms from Kindergarten to 5th grade all spend some time throughout the year addressing the elements of a story in some way. Since it's such a crucial aspect of literacy instruction, why not make it fun? Your students will love playing this FREE story elements reading review game!

Small group literacy center. Students discuss a story and create a story map together. This map includes elements of a story (characters, setting, problem, and solution. We also included a section to share what we learned. Students draw the pictures and teachers write their words.

What picture books make great mentor texts for story elements? I've got a whole list for you! This blog post dives into which mentor texts are perfect for teaching story elements in the elementary classroom.

These second grade reading comprehension activities motivate young readers as they transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."

We all know the importance of reading stories in the the classroom. They can build background knowledge on a topic being discussed. It is a great way to increase vocabulary. Students get excited about learning. Plus, you can increase students reading and listening comprehension. I want to challenge you to go beyond they everyday read ... Read More about Interactive Read Aloud

Find reading strategies for teaching story elements. Includes a freebie to help apply the strategies. These are helpful for improving reading comprehension.

These free story elements activities are a ton of fun for students and teachers. Kids in kindergarten and first grade will love reading the story of The Princess and the Frog while learning about story elements. The activities are great for small groups, whole group lessons as well as homework. Grab them for free!

Upper elementary teaching story elements anchor chart, notebook page, and practice activities. Includes free printables and book project!

Interactive read-aloud lessons and activities for elementary ELA classrooms. Use exceptional folktale picture books to teach story elements in a fun, easy, stress-free manner. Included are my Top Ten Favorite Folktales to use as mentor text-- or to simply cultivate a love of storytelling!

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Engage your kindergarten students in core retell practice with fun activities, crafts and this FREE retelling sign.

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All the pieces that make up a story.

Looking for read-alouds for upper elementary to teach story elements? Check out this post for the picture books that I use with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to explain and demonstrate story elements!

Story Elements Anchor Chart

Teaching story elements in Kindergarten is very important, and we teach them throughout the school year. Click on the picture to get a detailed explanation of how we teach story elements. Your students will love these lessons! Check out our story elements anchor chart and the story elements graphic organizers and worksheets that work great in Kindergarten!