Using How are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity, students compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.

Using Problems and Solutions Worksheet, studentsread two stories with similar plots, or characters to compare the elements from the two stories.

Using Fables and Folktales Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

Using Important Events Worksheet,students draw a picture and write a description of two important events from the story.

Using Story Elements Organizing What You Read Activity, students use activity worksheets and graphic organizers to describe the characters, setting and events.

UsingCharacters Voice and Point of View Worksheet, students keep track of different types of voice characters use to show their point of view in a story.

Using Endings Worksheet, students write how the ending of each story solves problems and resolves events of the story to compare the two similar stories read.

Using Characters and Story Plots Worksheet, studentsread two stories with similar plots, or characters to compare the elements from the two stories.

Using Arthur's TV Trouble Worksheet,students retell the story by describing the story elements of any given story to build their reading comprehension.

Using Comparing Expository Texts Worksheet, students compare story elements intwo different stories about the same topic to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Comparing Informational Picture Storybooks Worksheet, students compare story elements intwo different stories about the same topic to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Story Elements Activity, studentsfind examples of text features and story elements to build their reading comprehension.

Using the Asking Questions Activity, students actively engage in group reading activities to discuss purpose and understanding after shared reading.

Using Build a Snowman Sequence Worksheet, students write numbers into the squares to place the sentences in order to show the way to build a snowman.

Using Sequencing Events Organizer Worksheet, students use the planner to write your own story or to write 5 events from a story in order.

Using Sequencing Organizer Worksheet , students use the planner to write your own story or to write 5 events from a story in order.

Using this Whose Point of View Compare and Contrast Activity, students identify whether a story is being told in a first- or third-person POV, while comparing and contrasting the two.

Using Animal Myth Busters Author's Purpose Activity, students read animal myths to explain how an author uses evidence to support points in a text.

Using Comparing Points of View Activity, students distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

Using How Does The Character Respond Activity, students describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.