Compare and Contrast Story Elements Plot, Setting, & Theme - RL 3.9 - 3rd Grade
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Are you ready for engaging and rigorous activities and lessons that teach your students to compare and contrast story elements?
Then look no farther!
This unit is perfectly aligned to standard RL.3.9 by teaching students to closely analyze two different texts by the same author, and compare and contrast the characters, setting, conflict, resolution, and theme.
This unit even has a compare and contrast essay that is perfect for 3rd grade writers.
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Check out what other 3rd Grade Teachers are saying about this product:
"This resource was extremely helpful. I had a very difficult time find resources that helped to students understand the importance of comparing to texts. After using a few of these, they finally understand and started to master the comprehension questions that went along with it!"
- Shelby, 3rd Grade Teacher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The entire packet was AMAZING! My students loved the books and the worksheets are so easily for students to follow. Highly recommend if you are comparing and contrasting any story elements!"
- Kelsey, 3rd Grade Teacher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Chris Van Allsburg is one of my personal favorite author's. The students loved how the books connected with this product. They were able to use the skills of story elements very effectively to analyze both stories."
- Crystal, 3rd Grade Teacher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Why do you need this?
- It's ready now,
- It perfectly aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.9 - Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series),
- Your kids will love learning with these two books,
- Your students will be able to effectively analyze texts like a pro!
What's Included?
- 6 Anchor Chart Posters {Plot, Character, Theme, Setting, Conflict, Solution}
- Mini-Anchor Chart Posters
- 9 Days of Mini-Lessons
- Chris Van Allsburg biography
- Story Map for both Zathura & Jumanji
- Plot Summary Sheet for both Zathura & Jumanji
- Venn Diagram to compare/contrast story elements between both Zathura & Jumanji
- Compare/Contrast Story Elements Essay based on Venn Diagram
- Character Comparison Analysis for Danny & Walter (main characters from Zathura) & Judy & Peter (main characters from Jumanji)
- Character Comparison Analysis Venn Diagram
- Think About Theme graphic organizer for both Zathura & Jumanji
- Theme Comparison T-chart & short answer for both Zathura & Jumanji
- Setting Comparison T-chart & short answer for both Zathura & Jumanji
- Setting Venn Diagram for both Zathura & Jumanji
September 2022 - Completely updated unit with new activities, 9 mini-lessons, updated fonts, and new anchor charts!
(c) Lindsay Flood
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