Plot Diagram and Elements Lesson | Short Story Structure GR 4-7 Google Slides

⭐ NO PREP DIGITAL LESSON: Engage students in 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades with this interactive lesson as you introduce or review the elements of plot and plot diagrams. Students will highlight text, drag and drop text, and type in their own responses to prompts. It's time to replace those boring worksheets!

Students will:

• learn about plot elements before explaining them in their own words
• match each stage of a plot diagram with its description
• read short stories and sequence the main events on a plot diagram
• finish writing a short story and sequence the main events

This lesson helps make the abstract concept of plot structure more concrete with clear examples and opportunities for practice!

**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 4-7**

►This lesson is ideal for whole group, small group, and one-on-one instruction for the grade levels I have tagged. It also works well for Response to Intervention (RTI), private tutoring, summer school, and remote learning.

►For students working below grade level, I recommend using the teacher-led/ direct instruction method outlined in the teacher guide. The slideshow is designed with gradual release, BUT some students will need a high level of teacher support throughout the lesson.

►A note about using this lesson for independent work... This lesson could be assigned for homework or learning stations if your students have been introduced to the concepts and skills prior to assigning it. I would also consider whether or not your students are good at reading and following directions as the activities switch every few slides.

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►There are 4 separate files in the Google Folder:

✱ Teacher Guide (2 PDF pages)

✱ Printable Handout: Elements of Plot (1 PDF page)

✱ Answer Key Slideshow (19 slides)

✱ Interactive Slideshow for Students (19 slides)

• Title and Student Name- 1 slide
• Student Instructions- 1 slide
• Learning Targets- 1 slide
• Plot Information (highlight)- 2 slides
• Sequence Plot Elements on a Plot Diagram (drag and drop)- 1 slide
• Sequence the Main Events of a Familiar Fairy Tale (drag and drop)- 1 slide
• Explanatory Prompt with Text Box (short answer)- 1 slide
• Short Stories (read and analyze)- 5 slides
• Sequence Main Events on Plot Diagrams (3 drag and drop and 2 fill-in)- 5 slides
• Student Self-Rating (highlight)- 1 slide

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