Introduction to Literary Elements (Plot, Character, Theme)

Learn about story elements

Identify characters in the story

Distinguish main characters from minor characters

Describe character traits

Understand character feelings and motivations

Notice how characters change

Identify setting as where and when

Understand how setting affects the story

Identify the plot as what happens

Recognize beginning, middle, and end

Identify the problem or conflict

Identify the solution or resolution

Learn about exposition in plot

Learn about rising action in plot

Learn about climax in plot

Learn about falling action in plot

Learn about resolution in plot

Sequence events in a story

Identify cause and effect in stories

Understand first person point of view

Understand third person point of view

Identify theme as the message or lesson

Recognize common themes in stories

Find evidence for theme

Compare themes across stories

Make predictions while reading

Make text-to-self connections

Make text-to-text connections

Make text-to-world connections

Review unit skills and complete assessment