Elements of plot anchor chart

Plot elements diagram: 5th grade

Some ideas for teaching plot elements to help students recall stories in sequential order, summarize stories, and understand theme.

characters, setting, plot

I love to read in my class. It is just something that brings so much joy to so many, that I feel like it needs a place of honor in my room. And while we do read our fair share of nonfiction, where I find myself (and my students) drawn to is the fiction stories. They are just so full of awesomeness that I can't help myself. With those great reads comes great lessons. Books (in general) have a beginning, middle, and end. They start with introductions, take the reader through many different…

Plot mountain anchor chart

Understanding Story Elements

Story Elements anchor chart - characters setting and plot.

Teaching plot elements to upper elementary students? Use a picture book to engage your students! Read it aloud, and then create a plot diagram!

Anchor chart describing what the plot of a story is. Easy to use and very visual.