Story Elements -CCSS RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6

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1. 10 Story Elements Graphic Organizer (pdf).
Click Image to Enlarge		Printable organizers. (14 pages) Story maps and character analysis organizers. SEE MORE
2. Characters.
Click Image to Enlarge		Select a character and create your own story. When you have finished typing print the page to save your story. SEE MORE
3. Cube Creator.
Click Image to Enlarge		The interactive Cube Creator helps students identify and summarize key elements. It can be used as a prewriting or postreading activity. SEE MORE
4. Elements of a Story Vocabulary.
Click Image to Enlarge		Match up elements of a story by dragging and dropping each keyword next to its definition. SEE MORE
5. Elements of a Story: Cinderella.
Click Image to Enlarge		Explore the different ingredients, or elements, that go into stories and make them fun. Then test your skills by answering 14 questions that will be accompanied by illustrations, photos, and/or animations. SEE MORE
6. Elements of Literature.
Click Image to Enlarge		Select the best answer to the question in this Who Wants to Be a Millionaire type game. SEE MORE
7. Literary Elements.
Click Image to Enlarge		Another game similar to the one above to see how well you know your literary elements. SEE MORE
8. Plot Conflict.
Click Image to Enlarge		15 question quiz on plot conflict. SEE MORE
9. Quiz: Short Story Elements.
Click Image to Enlarge		A 10 question quiz from Fun Trivia. SEE MORE
10. Quiz: Story Elements.
Click Image to Enlarge		"This is a quiz to test your knowledge level of story elements: character, setting, plot, conflict, theme, mood, symbolism, author's purpose, style, figures of speech." SEE MORE
11. Settings.
Click Image to Enlarge		Select a setting and create your own story. After you select a setting, suggested vocabulary can be found at the bottom of the page where you type. SEE MORE
12. Short Story Elements Quizlet.
Click Image to Enlarge		Practice learning short story elements with these flashcards from Quizlet. Games and practice tests are also available. SEE MORE
13. Story Elements Match.
Click Image to Enlarge		Tap the matching answer to eliminate it. Repeat until all answers are gone. SEE MORE
14. Story Elements Wheel of Fortune Game.
Click Image to Enlarge		Plot Structure Quiz for Kids - This story elements wheel of fortune quiz practices the plot structure of stories. Review plot structure such as the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution... SEE MORE
15. Story Story Elements Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Play these concentration, matching and flashcard games to review the definitions. From Quia. SEE MORE
16. The Story Map (interactive).
Click Image to Enlarge		The Story Map interactive includes a set of graphic organizers designed to assist students in prewriting and postreading activities. The organizers are intended to focus on the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution development. SEE MORE
17. What Are the Key Elements of a Story?
Click Image to Enlarge		Before you start writing a story, you need to figure out the five key story elements. Need some help and direction? You will find all the details needed to brainstorm the parts of your stories. SEE MORE