Read Works: Plot 1st Grade Unit

[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of three lesson plans designed to teach young scholars to identify problems and solutions in fiction text and to retell a story's problem and solution in sequence. Students learn to identify the plot elements of character, setting, problem and solution. Lessons are based on the books Groundhog Stays Up Late and 100th Day Worries by Margery Cuyler, and Don't Forget to Come Back by Robie H. Harris. It includes ideas for direct teaching, guided practice as well as independent practice. With free login, users have access to downloadable PDF worksheets used in this instructional activity. There are are also unit extension ideas and other title suggestions for teaching plot.