Elements of a Story

Elements of a Story

Grade 3 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can identify the exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in a story.

Warm-Up Video

Scratch Garden · 2:50

Plot Mountain! | The Plot Diagram Song | Scratch Garden

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

In a story about a girl who wants to win a bike race, but her bike is old and slow, which part of the story introduces the girl, her old bike, and her dream of winning? In a story about a group of friends who get lost in the woods, what part of the story describes the events that happen after they find a map but still have to face challenges like crossing a river and finding food?

Teacher Guide

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  • Differentiation strategies
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