1st Grade Reading

1st Grade Reading focuses on developing foundational reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension for young learners.

Phonics and Letter SoundsBuilding VocabularyReading Comprehension
Sight Words and High-Frequency WordsReading FluencyIntroduction to Story Elements
Reading Signs and LabelsFollowing Written InstructionsMaking Connections to Real Life
Look at Pictures for CluesSound It Out
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Advanced Topics

Introduction to Story Elements

What Makes Up a Story?

Every story has special parts called story elements. These include characters, setting, and plot.

  • Characters: Who is in the story?
  • Setting: Where and when does the story happen?
  • Plot: What happens in the story?

Why Story Elements Matter

Knowing these parts helps you understand and enjoy stories more. You can talk about your favorite character or describe where the story takes place.

Try It Out

Next time you read, think about:

  • Who is in the story?
  • Where are they?
  • What are they doing?

Spotting story elements is like being a detective in a book!

Examples

  • Telling who the characters are in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'

  • Describing the forest where Little Red Riding Hood walks

In a Nutshell

Story elements are the important parts that make up every tale.

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Reading Signs and Labels