Introduction to the Elements of Fiction - Interactive Notes Short Story Elements

Launch your short story unit STRESS-FREE with this introduction to the Elements of Fiction mini-lesson! The ready-to-use short story elements PowerPoint and interactive doodle notes will walk your students through the story elements, including plot, conflict, characters, setting, and theme. This easy-to-use mini-lesson offers a quick and easy way to refresh students’ skills with fictional literature.

✔ Check out the preview for more information!

This Elements of Fiction Introduction Refreshes:

• Characters (Static, Dynamic, Flat, Round)
• Setting (Time, Place, Mood)
• Conflict (Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society)
• Plot Diagram
• Theme
• Point of View (1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person Limited, 3rd Person Omniscient)

Use this short story elements introduction to launch your short story unit or review essential elements of fiction skills before your book clubs.

⭐️ You’ll appreciate the visually appealing AND editable story elements PowerPoint/Google Slides as well as the coordinating printable anchor charts that you can display throughout your unit.

⭐️ Your students will love the elements of fiction doodle notes that go hand-in-hand with the presentation. Both printable and digital versions are included!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rhea said, “This was perfect for our review of elements of fiction.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Girl Doodles said, “These have been very helpful! My students love having these notebook pages to refer back to.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelly said, “I used this resource alongside our first novel study for the year.  It was perfect!  The notes were not overwhelming, the students loved the layout of the notes, and it covered all of the main elements we planned to cover throughout the story.  I taught this over the course of a couple of weeks as we practiced each element after we took notes.  Then we related it back to the story we were reading before we moved on to the next element.  I felt as though the kids were able to grasp each concept, and now they have a great set of notes to refer back to with each novel we read.  Thank you for sharing this resource.”

Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):

RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.10

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.10

RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.7.10

You might also like these Short Story Elements mini-lessons:

• Characterization
• Setting
• Conflict
• Plot
• Theme
• Point of View

OR, ⭐️ Bundle & save for a discount ⭐️

Purchase the Elements of Fiction Unit to receive this activity, plus the mini-lessons listed above! 

Have a question?

Please check out the Q&A section or email me at info@heynatayle.com. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Don't forget to leave feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TPT Purchases)

✔️ Follow me to be notified when I've posted new products. New products are always 50% off for the first 48 hours!

✔️ Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER for tips, ideas, and activities that make teaching middle school ELA feel engaging and purposeful.

Thanks so much,

Natayle Brown

Copyright © Hey Natayle.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.