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Reviewing Main Events in Fiction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners analyze elements of fiction while reading.  In this reading analysis lesson, students read specific texts and retell the information they remember.  Learners discover how sequential storytelling works.
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Buckle Down: Lesson 11-Literary Devices

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 20 multiple choice and short answer questions based on the literary elements of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Reading The Great Kapok Tree

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars complete story frames to demonstrate understanding of plot development and conflict resolution.
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Identify and Analyze Literary Concepts

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore plot structure, conflict, setting, and mood. In this literary elements lesson, students read Rosa Parks, My Story and complete the provided plot outline worksheets. Students discuss the text elements of non-fiction pieces. 
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Come On, Rain!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read and analyze the story. In this language arts lesson plan, students read Come on, Rain! and examine how mood and tone are created, the use of figurative language and the characteristics of the genre. Students research the...
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Figurative Language and Symbolism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify figurative language and symbolism in poetry as well as prose. In this literary elements lesson, students read and discuss the role of symbolism in Yellow Man by Moonlight, A Christmas Carl, The House of Wings, and...
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Talk To Me About It

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students present an analysis of a short story. Working in small groups, students prepare a presentation of up to 30 minutes analyzing the major elements in a story they have read. Completed presentations are given to the class and...
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Story Parts

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the three major parts of a story. After reading the book "Stellaluna," students discuss the beginning, middle and end of the story. They write a short story depicting the events that would happen if the story...
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The Great American Fire Drill

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read a story about fire safety and create their own ending to the story in order to learn about fire escape plans and to demonstrate their writing skills. In this fire safety instructional activity, students discuss the parts...
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The Name Jar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a lesson that focuses on the literature of Korea. "The Name Jar" is read by students to practice some essential reading skills. This would include the recognition of sequence in a story, characterization, and...
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Symbolic Borders

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore symbolism, visualization of key literary elements
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VH1 And You Don't Stop - 30 Years of Hip-Hop

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the origin and elements of Hip Hop music and the associated culture. They visit websites and listen to examples of the music.
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Word Pairs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice the trait of word choice and create a narrative writing with appropriate word choices. They work in pairs to write a story using as many word pairs from their imaginations as they can.
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Write Me a Mystery

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders, in groups, pre-write, draft, edit and revise a murder mystery short story to hone their skills in short story drafting, editing and revision, group collaboration and computer usage. They also evaluate writing for both...
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Creating a Self Portrait painting With Decorative Frame

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders view a large image of a painting and discuss the history and its role in past and current culture in Mexico. Student list the symbols portrayed in the work and explain their significance. Students use elements of art to...
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Literature: Plot Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" for plot patterns. In a plot summary pyramid, they organize the story elements in sequential order. To illustrate plot summary techniques, students cite examples from...
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What Number?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This simple activity provides a quick review of reading comprehension and vocabulary development skills. By answering the 10 multiple choice questions, learners identify the key elements of the story, and the meaning of vocabulary words.
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Magical Creatures

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate entertaining characters within stories. In this writing lesson, students review nouns and adjectives and discuss magical characters. Students ask themselves questions about their selected characters and write a...
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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students, after reading the book, "Esperanza Rising," create a virtual display by combining different story elements into a visual representation. They choose the setting and characters of a scene that will act as a springboard of ideas...
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A Pixie Biography Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice biographical writing after completing research on the subject.  In this journalism lesson plan, students read a story of an important person's life and discuss the important moments along the way.  Students utilize...
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English Literature Circle Discussion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in literary circles to analyze characters, critique writing, discuss events, and  story elements.  In this literary circles lesson plan, students take responsibility for their learning as a member of the group. ...
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"Angel Child, Dragon Child"

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read and analyze the book "Angel Child, Dragon Child" by Michele Maria Surat. They chart the main story elements on a graphic organizer, and write three sentences about themselves and draw a self-portrait. Students then create...
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"Theseus and the Minotaur"

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners analyze the features of myths and legends. They read the myths "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Orpheus and Eurydice," identify the myth story elements, evaluate each story for the overall theme, describe the characters, and...
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The Magic Pot

For Teachers Pre-K
In this reading comprehension lesson plan, students use the book "The Magic Pot," to explore many concepts including; story elements, sequencing, and phonics. Students also practice making doubles using coins and "magic pots." This very...

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