The Story Elements

Introduction

The instructor: Nadine Abadan

Grade: 4

pdf, 16.99 MB

Welcome everyone! 

 Every story we read has specific elements which are known as the story elements which are specifically: The characters, setting, plot, conflict, and the resolution. All are joined in a story together to make it fun and enjoyable for all of us to read.

 In this WebQuest you will be getting the chance to get introduced to these story elements, you will have to choose a story , read it critically, extract out it's story elements and fill them up in a map.

By doing this WebQuest, you will gain a deeper comprehension of how to read a story and understand its elements, and to know what to look at exactly in a story.

Task

Once you successfully complete the WebQuest you will be able to :

  • Determine a story's main elements: Characters, setting, plot, conflict , and resolution.
  • Choose a story to read, and extract the it's story elements. 
  • Create a story map to demonstrate your understanding of the concept.
  • Present your work in a poster. 

pdf, 3.44 MB

Process

Elements of a Story Posters

First step : Get to know more about the story elements

  • Start by watching this video about story elements. 
  • Read this article that explains each story element.
  • By the help and usage of the video and the article above define each story element's meaning and each one's significance in the story.

Second step:

  • Choose a story from the stories below and listen to it carefully:

         -  The Bad Seed

        -  New Cinderella story

While watching the video jot down some notes you think you might use later.

Third Step:

  • Use this Story element's map to fill out each element based on the story you have chosen from the ones above:
  • Title:
  • Characters:
  • setting:
  • Plot:
  • Conflict:
  • Resolution:
  • Theme:

Fourth step:

  • To gather the findings you have come up with while completing the map and to be able to present them in front of the class, create a poster about the story elements in the story you chose, make sure you use your creativity in forming it and designing it. 
  • For help in creating your poster use this video.  

Fifth Step: 

  • Present in class your poster and the story you chose, and discuss with the class more about what you have learned about story elements and their significance in the story.
Evaluation

How an alternative grading system is improving student learning

  • Take a look at this grading rubric, as based on this you will be graded on this WebQuest.
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Understanding of Story Elements Clearly defines all elements with detailed explanation of significance. Identifies most elements with good explanation of significance Identifies some elements with limited explanation of significance Struggles to identify elements, with no explanation of significance
Creativity Highly creative and engaging presentation Good creativity and effort Some creativity shown Minimal creativity or effort
Presentation Skills Speaks clearly, confidently, and engages audience Speaks clearly with some confidence Some difficulty in speaking clearly Struggles to present ideas clearly
Effort & Participation Completes all steps thoughtfully and actively participates in discussion Completes most steps with good participation in discussion Completes some steps with minimal participation in discussion Limited effort and participation in discussion
Conclusion

I'm so proud you've reached the end of this WebQuest and has successfully completed it, now you are finally knowledgeable more about story elements of every story you may read. Now, I am sure that you can read a story and know how to determine its story elements, which are as you know now : characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. 

59,400+ Brain Cartoon Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images - iStock | Super brain cartoon, Brain cartoon vector, Smart brain cartoon

 

Credits

References:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CucxX46BGpk

  • Booktopia Storytime(2024,March,9)The Bad Seed | ANIMATED STORYBOOK | Jory John | IMMERSIVE Read Aloud | BOOKTOPIA, 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnckt92yuqk

  • Fairy Tales- Cartoon for kids (2019,April,5), New Cinderella Full Story in English | Fairy Tales for Children | Bedtime Stories for Kids, 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdrNzuqjrZk

  • Vanessa Bezerra Sapatelli, (2020,July,15), Story Elements Poster, 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0YtBS7o5jk