Sophia Learning
Sophia: Describing Characters
This lesson introduces how to describe characters from a work of fiction.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Back Story
This lesson introduces the back story in fiction writing. W.11-12.3c Narrative Org
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characters and Setting
This lesson introduces the connection between characters and setting in fiction writing.
EL Education
El Education: Mohammed and the Number Genie
Students write and illustrated children's books explaining math concepts through fiction stories.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Story Elements
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the five main elements of a fiction story using the example of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Text Structure
[Free Registration/Login Required] 6 text structures - diary, fiction, nonfiction, biography, fairy tale, fable, mystery, fantasy, historical fiction
Other
Official Site of Gary Soto
This site provides a brief biography of author, Gary Soto, and includes links to his current works.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Arranging Library Books
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart designed to teach and allow practice for locating fiction and easy books in the library.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Can You Read a Spine Label?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a library skills lesson on how to read a call number on the spine label for fiction and everybody books (5th graders also studied biography spine labels). Followed by small group evaluation,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Caracteristicas De Ficcion Y Noficcion
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was written for a bilingual Grade 2 classroom and reviews the characteristics of fiction and non fiction. It is written in Spanish.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genres
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction lesson on fiction and nonfiction genres.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genres Activotes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an Activote genre quiz to go along with Genres lesson.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Tabloid Science Fiction
In this lesson plan learners will write science fiction stories based on stories brought up in the tabloids. Lesson plan indicated for 5th grade and above.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Fantasy
This lesson introduces the fantasy genre. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Forms
This lesson introduces different forms of fiction. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plot Devices
This lesson introduces common plot devices in fiction writing. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
abcteach
Abcteach: Fictional Reading Comprehension Grades K 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teachers may choose from over 20 short stories that have printable worksheets for checking comprehension.
Caro Clarke
Caro Clarke: Writing Advice: Beginner's Four Faults
This site is a personal site from Caro Clarke. The third installment in this series looks at the four major mistakes made by beginning authors. The main idea of this article is that the author needs to be able to combine dialogue with...
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LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: The Breeze and the Chimney [Pdf]
A story about a chimney who thought she didn't need anyone and a breeze who showed her how important friendship can be.
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Kids World Fun: The Clown's Life [Pdf]
A story about a little boy who wanted to make people happy, so he grew up and became a clown.
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Kids World Fun: The Golden Balloon [Pdf]
A story about a golden balloon that is a different color and a different shape from the other balloons. At first it only notices that it is different, but eventually it realizes that it is unique and special.
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Kids World Fun: The Best Christmas Gift [Pdf]
An illustrated book about a little fox named Bubu who learns that all he really wants for Christmas is to be home with his family.
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Kids World Fun: The Flying Train [Pdf]
Fly along with Timmy as he dreams of riding a flying train through different lands and into outer space.
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Kids World Fun: A Cool Kid Like Me! [Pdf]
A story about a boy who seemed cool on the outside, but learned that talking to a friend could help him also feel better on the inside.