Story Elements Graphic Organizer
This story elements graphic organizer worksheet helps 2nd graders name the characters in any story, describe what each one is like, and tell where and when the story happens.
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Description
Characters and setting are the first two story elements young readers learn to notice, and this story elements graphic organizer worksheet gives second graders a clear place to write them down. After reading any story they like, children record the story title, name up to three characters, and tell what each character is like. Then they describe where and when the story happens. Because the child chooses the book, the organizer works with read-alouds, library books, guided reading texts and chapter books alike.
The page is set up in two simple boxes. The first box is a small table: a short line for each character’s name and a longer line beside it for a describing detail, such as “brave,” “shy,” or “loves to help.” The second box has three lines for the setting, where kids can tell the place, the time, and anything they noticed about it. A friendly picture of a pop-up storybook reminds children that a setting is the world a story takes place in. Every answer depends on the story each child reads, so there is no single correct response.
What’s Included
- One printable page with a story title line
- A characters table with three name lines and three describing lines
- A setting box with three writing lines for where and when the story happens
- Roomy lines sized for second grade handwriting
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
First, naming characters and describing them builds the habit of reading for details instead of rushing to the end. Second, thinking about when and where a story happens helps children picture the story and understand why characters act the way they do. Third, writing short answers in an organized table is great practice for the retelling and summarizing work that comes next.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Use this 2nd grade graphic organizers worksheet after a class read-aloud, then have partners compare the describing words they chose for the same character. It also works well in a reading center or as a book report starter. At home, parents can fill one out alongside their child for a bedtime story. Keep a stack of the story elements graphic organizer worksheet ready so children can use it with every new book.
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