Exploring Story Elements Together
A Journey into Narrative Writing Grade 1-7 English Language Arts Alberta Curriculum
Learning Objectives - I Can Statements
I can identify and explain the five key elements of narrative writing I can recognize story elements in stories I hear or read I can use these elements to understand stories better
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We've Succeeded
I can list the five elements of a narrative I can explain what each element means in my own words I can find those elements in a short story when listening or reading
The Five Story Elements
Let's Explore Each Element!
CHARACTER: Who is in the story? SETTING: Where and when does it happen? PLOT: What happens in the story? CONFLICT: What problem do the characters face? RESOLUTION: How does the story end?
Materials We'll Use Today
Visual story elements poster Graphic organizer worksheets Short story for listening Audiobook player for dyslexia-friendly access Whiteboard for notes
Story Time - Finding Elements Together
Listen to our short story Look for the story elements as we go Use our graphic organizer Share what you discover!
Guided Practice - Your Turn to Try
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Reflection Question
Which story element do you think is most important and why? Can you think of a story that has all five elements?
Differentiation - Learning for Everyone
Visual learners: Colorful posters and charts Auditory learners: Audiobook versions Kinesthetic learners: Act out story elements Language support: Simple vocabulary and examples
Extension Activity - For Those Ready for More
Write a paragraph about your favorite story character Use descriptive words (adjectives) Share your paragraph with the class if you'd like Think about what makes this character special
Wrap-Up - What We Learned Today
We explored the five story elements We found these elements in real stories We practiced using graphic organizers We're ready to continue our narrative writing journey!