[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of three lesson plans designed to teach students to identify story elements, retell a story using story elements, and see how characters affect the plot. Lessons are based on the books Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis by Dav Pilkey, When Charlie McButton Lost Power by Suzanne Collins, and Streganona Meets Her Match by Tomie dePaola. Includes ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice. With free login, users have access to worksheets used in this lesson.