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Analyzing Literary Elements in Fiction Lesson PlanAnalyzing Literary Elements in Fiction Lesson Plan
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Analyzing Literary Elements in Fiction

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Students analyze the characters and events in fictional writing. In this literary elements lesson plan, students study the meaning of the words characterization and fiction. They listen to the story Pigsty by Mark Teague, or any other book with a strong character. They identify the setting and the characters in the book. They discuss the characters feelings and talk about the main events.

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literary elements

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character and events in fiction, characters and events in fiction books, literary elements, literary elements fiction, english language arts
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Resource Details

Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Year
2011
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

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