Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Kid Heroes Theme

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

2, 3

Overview

Save the king! In this interactive game, students have to determine the theme (or lesson) in the short story. If the students are correct, they get to place one of the Kid Heroes on the battlefield. Using teamwork will lead to success. This classroom resource also includes a quiz, worksheet, and teaching video to help with understanding.

    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

    ELA21.2.23

    Identify the main story elements in a literary text.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.2.23

    Vocabulary

    • Story elements
    • Literary text

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Literary text is a story that contains story elements, like a plot and characters.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify the main story elements in a literary text, such as characters, settings, and plot.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Literary texts include story elements, and they can identify the various elements to better understand the text.
    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

    ELA21.3.22

    Describe literary elements within a story, including setting, plot, characters, and themes.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.3.22

    Vocabulary

    • Describe
    • Literary elements
    • Story
    • Setting
    • Plot
    • Characters
    • Themes

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Literary elements within a story include the setting, plot, characters, and themes.
    • Setting is when and where a story takes place.
    • Plot is the main events of a story (often referred to as the beginning, middle, and end of a story).
    • Characters are any person, animal, or figure that affect the plot.
    • Theme is the main, recurring idea in a text.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify and describe the literary elements, including setting, plot, characters, and theme, within the text.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Identifying and describing literary elements within a story will help in comprehending the text.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    Room Recess
    Accessibility
    License

    License Type

    Public Domain
    ALSDE LOGO