Elements of a Story Graphic Organizer & Passages - PDF & Digital

Quickly teach or review elements of a story with this handy graphic organizer and short story reading passages! This no-prep resource makes it simple for students to practice reading for plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme. All five elements are packed into one versatile plot diagram, and each reading passage focuses on one element for deeper comprehension!

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This resource includes the following digital versions:

• Google Slides (link in PDF)
• Easel Activity (link in My Purchases)
• Easel Assessment (link in My Purchases)

(Note: questions are grouped by passage, so you won't want to shuffle them!)

Here's what's included:

• 1 blank plot diagram with additional space for identifying setting, character, conflict, and theme
• 3 pages of short story reading passages with six questions each, all about story elements
• An answer key for each passage

The plot diagram can be used with the passages provided or any story you read with your class! I recommend using it multiple times throughout the school year to cement the elements of a story in your students' minds and help them visualize the parts of a story as they read fresh text. (This can be very helpful when it's time to review for standardized tests!)

I hope this story map graphic organizer and reading passages make story elements easy and engaging for your students!

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