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3rd Grade Story Elements Resources

64 resources

3rd Grade Story Elements Resources

64 resources

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeWho's Talking Now Worksheet

Using Who's Talking Now Worksheet, students write which character is telling the story by making inferences based on what the text says.

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Worksheet3rd GradeSequence Writing Worksheet

Using Sequence Writing Worksheet, students write a story where two events occur providing details, order words, and a sense of closure in your writing.

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Worksheet3rd GradeProblem and Solutions Graphic Organizer Worksheet

In order to use ourProblem and Solutions Graphic Organizer Worksheet, your students will be given a text and searching for the problem within the text

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Worksheet3rd GradeFables Tall Tales Worksheet

UsingFables Tall Tales Worksheet, students read the descriptions listed to determine if it describes a fable or a tall tale

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Worksheet3rd GradeStory Map Worksheet

Using this Story Map Worksheet, students fill in as many details as you can about thecharacters, the setting, and what is happening in the story.

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Worksheet3rd GradeMajor and Minor Character Graphic Organizer

Using this Major and Minor Character Graphic Organizer, students fill in as many details as you can to show information about the Major and Minor Characters.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeGuess Who Point of View Activity

Using this Guess Who Point of View Activity, students identify their partner's "secret narrator" as the partner reads a text card.

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Activity3rd GradeFinding Story Elements Activity

Using this Finding Story Elements Activity, students help three superheroes defeat the evil villain Story Weaver and crack the code in a story. Use the boxes on the next pages to help them do their job!

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Activity3rd GradeDetermining Theme Activity

Using Determining Theme Activity, students determine the theme of a story or poem from details in the text to learn a lesson that can be used in their life.

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Activity3rd GradeMy Point of View Activity

Using My Point of View Activity, students distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeWho's Talking Worksheet

Using Who's Talking Worksheet, students write which character is telling the story by making inferences based on what the text says.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeKey Details for Comprehension Activity

Using Key Details for Comprehension Activity, students read The Lucky Blue Shoes to describe the characters, setting, and major events in the story.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeStory Elements Reading Graphic Organizer Worksheet

Your students will use this Story Elements Reading Graphic Organizer Worksheet with a story that you are reading as a class or a story that they are

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson3rd GradeRL.3.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RL.3.3 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, students describe characters in a storyand explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Video
Video3rd GradeStory Elements Song (MP3)

Using this Story Elements Song (MP3), your students learn about how to find examples of story elements in order to build comprehension as they read.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeSilly Stories Story Starters

Using thisSilly Stories Story Starters, studentschoose a Character, Setting and Plot from the picture and word cards to write or tell a story about the fun and unique combination.

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Activity3rd GradeHow are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity

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.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeProblems and Solutions Worksheet

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

Activity
Activity3rd GradeFables and Folktales Activity

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

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeImportant Events Worksheet

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