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Story Elements Worksheets: Fun & Simple!

Worksheet for story elements

I have the BEST story elements worksheets that your students are going to LOVE!

Why are they the best?

Well, I took a boring old worksheet and added in a fun twist… a color-by-number twist!

Suddenly a tedious printable becomes engaging and motivating to students.

I can’t wait to tell you all about these and why I think you’ll enjoy adding them to your readingΒ block!

Keep reading to learn all about my favorite worksheets on story elements πŸ™‚

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What are story elements?

Story elements include the character, setting, problem, and solution!

Basically, the pieces that are ESSENTIAL to truly understanding the plot of a story.

Understanding story elements improve a student’s comprehension of a text.

worksheets on story elements

How do students use these story elements worksheets?

Let me break down how students will use these worksheets on story elements!

First, students will read the reading passage.

The 5 included passages are high-interest and fun stories, so they won’t be a bore to read! (PHEW!).

Next, students will answerfourreading comprehension questions.

Each reading comprehension question is based on story elements (whether about characters, setting, problem, or solution!).

Finally, students will use their selected answers to color in a picture!

WOOHOO!

Isn’t everything more fun when coloring is involved?!

worksheets on story elements

Why are these worksheets for story elements so great?

Easy grading for YOU!

These worksheets on story elements make grading super simple.

Simply look at the picture!

How stinking easy is that?!

Plus, they are no prep πŸ™‚

Fun for students!

Students will love getting to color in a picture while completing what is usually considered “boring.”

You’ll be excited because you won’t hear students groan when you tell them it’s time to do a reading comprehension worksheet πŸ™‚

It’s always more fun having something a bit out of the ordinary during the day.

This is why I also love doing picture books during math class… it’s totally unexpected! (PSST you can read about my favorite math picture books HERE!).

Where can I get these story elements worksheets?

You can get these at Glitter in Third on TPT!

Click HERE to check them out!

story elements digital activities

Need more resources for STORY ELEMENTS?

I have other resources that I think you’ll love when teaching story elements.

Story elements are a reading strategy that is great to review throughout the year to ensure student understanding.

Click on the links below to check them out:

Want a reading comprehension freebie?

Are you new to color-by-numbers?

Make sure to download my Reading Passage & Question Color-By-Number FREEBIE!

It’s super fun for students (and doesn’t take an entire class period to complete, like some reading comprehension passages!)

It’s no-prep, fun, and super easy to grade (just peek at the picture!)

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