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

Learn how to teach story elements in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third and fourth grade in this blog post. I touch on the standards, Anchor Charts, Mini Lesson Resources, Story Elements Video, Reading Passages, Mentor Texts for Teaching Story Elements, Teaching Characters, and Mentor Texts, as well as some hands-on activities. Learn how you can incorporate these story elements activities in your lesson plans here.

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We've been working hard are the elements of fiction...see my previous post.... Today, we're chatting about our end of unit collaborative posters!

This story elements flipbook is perfect for first and second graders! You can cover setting, characters, plot, title, author, and illustrator all in one flip book! Two sizes are included!

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

Find out about an engaging story elements game that easily works with any fiction text that your students will beg you to play!

All the pieces that make up a story.

The Plot Chickens is about Henrietta, a writing chicken who uses the book Writing Rules to explain story elements and her story writing process with her chicken aunts and...