Ch 4: 5th Grade English: Reading Literary Texts

1. Story Elements Lesson for Kids

Have you ever wondered what makes up the different parts of stories? In this lesson, you will learn about the different types of story elements, including characters, setting, problem, events, and solution.

2. Theme Lesson for Kids: Definition & Examples

Every story has a theme, sometimes multiple themes! Once you understand theme, you'll begin to understand what you read much better. Read on to learn what theme is and how to identify theme in a story.

3. Comparing & Contrasting Characters, Settings & Events: Lesson for Kids

Have you ever noticed that two completely different people can have many things in common? In this lesson we're going to search for details from stories that can be alike and different. Let's take a look at how we can compare and contrast what we read.

4. What is Structure in Writing and How Does it Affect Meaning?

In this lesson, we will define the role of structure in literature. From there, we will look at the different ways to structure fiction and how it affects the meaning.

5. Point-of-View Lesson for Kids: Definition & Examples

Do you love to listen to stories and try to figure out who is telling them? If so, you are going to love learning about point of view. This lesson will teach you what point of view is in stories, the types of point of view, and how to identify the point of view.

6. How Point-of-View Influences Event Description: Lesson for Kids

When you read a new book, it is important to consider its literary elements. One element to consider is point of view. In this lesson you will read about point of view, and consider how point of view affects a story passage.

7. How Visual & Multimedia Elements Contribute to a Text: Lesson for Kids

When you are reading, sometimes it can help to have pictures, videos, or sounds to help you understand the text. In this lesson, you will learn how visual and multimedia elements contribute to a text.

8. Comparing & Contrasting Stories in the Same Genre: Lesson for Kids

This lesson will provide students with an introduction to comparing and contrasting stories in the same genre, focusing on characters, setting, and plot. A Venn diagram will be introduced as a tool to use when comparing and contrasting.