ELA21.3.22

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.22
Describe literary elements within a story, including setting, plot, characters, and themes.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

Describe
Literary elements
Story
Setting
Plot
Characters
Themes

Aligned Learning Resources

The Many People of Charlotte's Web

Is the Big, Bad Wolf Really Big and Bad?

Character Movement

Henri Rousseau Jungle Art

Little Red Riding Hood | Fairy Tales Old and New

Storytelling: Oral Traditions

Using Story Elements to Write a Rap

Character Traits: Rise and Shine: Literacy Time

Storytelling With Words and Pictures

Understanding Character: The Life of Percy Julian

Literary Elements and Techniques | Theme

Kid Heroes Theme

How to Teach Students to Compare and Contrast

Examining Plot Conflict Through a Comparison/Contrast Essay

American Folklore: A Jigsaw Character Study

Once Upon a Time Rethought: Writing Fractured Fairy Tales

Book Report Alternative: Examining Story Elements Using Story Map Comic Strips

Reading The Flag Maker

Reading "Martin's Big Words"

The Story of the Three Little Pigs

Design by Adaptive Theme