This unit has everything for a great and thorough approach to short stories, including an answer sheet! Includes a chart and two pages of questions to encourage active reading.
Includes the main elements of a news article, writing headlines, writing a lead, story sequencing, differences between fact and opinion... all the basic aspects of news writing are included in this 15 page multiple-skill unit. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
This 3 page template explains why story elements are important and uses Venn Diagrams to encourage students to compare and contrast different story elements. CC: ELA: RL.5.3
This 6 page story map requires descriptions and explanations of basic story elements as well as in depth look at characters and theme.
This 2 page activity allows students to explore main idea, theme and beginning, middle and end of a fiction story.
This is a great book to motivate young writers. This 23 page unit is aligned with the CCSS. It includes comprehension and vocabulary work, character analysis, story elements, theme and pre- and post-writing activities.
This activity allows students to explore and descibe the beginning, middle and end of a fiction story.
This is a fun book to begin the year with! This 17 page unit is aligned with the common core standards. It includes comprehension and vocabulary work, character analysis, story elements, theme and pre- and post-writing activities.
This is a great book for interactive read aloud or shared reading. Excellent themes on friendship, acceptance and bullying. This 23 page unit is aligned with the common core standards. It includes comprehension and vocabulary work, character development, story elements, theme and pre-and post-writing activities.
Four page book report form that includes lines to write and space to draw a picture that represents characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution, etc...
This packet consists of 5 graphic organizers that will help students explore the craft and structure of a fiction story, drama or poem. This packet is aligned with the Common Core Standards, RL 4, 5, 6 and with the close reading strategy. A teacher overview of the strategy is included.
Reading comprehension, activities (write your own survival story), and an approach to writing elements such as setting, metaphors, similes, and repitition, that will help your students go beyond the plot as readers and develop their own writing skills. Includes information on the historical account of The Lost Woman of San Nicolas, sea elephant, and ecology. This 25 page super unit is a great enhancement to Scott O'Dell's Newberry Medal winner.