Literary Elements

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Literary Comprehension
- Theme 3-10
- Summarize 3-10
- Make Inference 3-10
- Interpret Vocabulary 3-10
- Sequence 3-10

Literary Analysis
- Literary Elements 3-10
- Compare & Contrast 3-10
- Make Connections 3-10
- Author's Purpose 3-5
- Apply Information 3-5

Literary Critical Thinking
- Author's Purpose 6-10
- Evaluate Reasoning 6-10
- Extend Information 6-10

Informational Comp
- Main Ideas 6-10
- Summarize 6-10
- Make Inferences 6-10
- Interpret Vocabulary 6-10
- Sequence 3-5

Informational Analysis
- Text Features 6-10
- Compare & Contrast 6-10
- Make Connections 6-10
- Author's Purpose 3-5
- Apply Information 3-5

Info Critical Thinking
- Author's Purpose 6-10
- Evaluate Reasoning 6-10
- Extend Information 6-10

Demonstrate understanding of literary elements (genres; story elements such as plot, character, setting; stylistic devices) and graphic elements/ illustrations
Literary Analysis - Reading EALR 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3

Story

Selection

Poem

Directions:

	Step 1 - Choose a question from the list below by highlighting it.
	Step 2 - Copy the question to the clipboard. (Edit-copy or Ctrl-C) Be sure you haven’t copied the italicized notes which are included for clarification.
	Step 3 - Go to your Word document and paste the question into the appropriate area. (Edit-paste or Ctrl-V)
	Step 4 - Customize the question to match the information in the story.

Multiple Choice Stems (1 Point)

#. According to the story, how does <character> feel about <character>?

a. <answer>

b. <answer>

c. <answer>

d. <answer>

Grade 3,4,5

#. According to the story, where/when does the story take place?

a. <time>

b. <time>

c. <time>

d. <time>

Grade 3,4,5

#. According to the story, which word best describes <character /setting>?

a. <word>

b. <word>

c. <word>

d. <word>

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. According to the story, what is the <character’s> problem/conflict in the story?

a. <problem>

b. <problem>

c. <problem>

d. <problem>

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

Which sentence from the story is an example of <literary device>?

a. <sentence>

b. <sentence>

c. <sentence>

d. <sentence>

NOTE: For 6th Grade: A simile uses “like” or “as” to compare two different things.

Grade 6,7,8,10

Which sentence from the story is an example of a simile?

a. <sentence>

b. <sentence>

c. <sentence>

d. <sentence>

Note: Other literary devices—metaphor or personification—would also follow this scaffolded format

Grade 6,7,8,10

Short Answer Stems (2 Points)

#. Any of these words could be used to describe <character> in the story. Choose the word you think best describes <character> in the story.

Use two details from the story to support your choice.

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

How does <character’s action or trait> contribute to the conflict in the story? Include two details from the story in your answer.

Grade 6,7,8,10

Extended Response Stems (2 Points)

#. What problem does <character> face? What are three steps he/she takes to solve this problem? Include information from the story in your answer. <conflict/resolution>

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

#. According to the story, describe how <character> feels about <character/event/issue>. Use three details from the story to support your answer.

Grade 3,4,5,
6,7,8,10

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