Literary Elements Review
Share and celebrate literary analysis skills
Demonstrate understanding of story elements
Practice public speaking and presentation skills
“Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”
— Proverbs 24:3-4 (WEB)Just as wisdom builds a house, understanding builds a great story
Gather students in a circle and celebrate their literary journey this year. Remind them how far they've come in understanding stories.
Review the different story elements students have learned: characters, setting, plot, theme, and point of view. Discuss how these elements work together to create meaningful stories.
Students will create a colorful poster showcasing a story they analyzed, highlighting different story elements.
Simpler: Work in pairs to create poster
Challenge: Include additional literary elements like figurative language
Students share their posters and receive stickers or small prizes for their hard work.
Dear God, thank you for giving us imagination and the ability to tell and understand stories. Help us use our reading skills to learn more about Your love.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore some summer reading adventures!
“Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established.”
— Proverbs 24:3 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to represent building and understanding
Students have been learning literary analysis skills throughout the year
Some children might feel nervous about public speaking
Confidence in discussing story elements, clear understanding of key literary concepts