Exploring Theme, Plot, and Character
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 15 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define key literary terms such as theme, plot, and character.
Warm-Up Video
Innovative Teaching Ideas · 6:19
STORY ELEMENTS: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The five major story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
- 2
Characters are the who of a story, while setting is the where and when, and plot relates to the events that happen.
- 3
Conflict can be external, like a hero battling a foe, or internal, where a character struggles with their own beliefs.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Define the following literary terms in your own words: character, plot, and theme.”
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