DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective Name ________________________ Today, we will identify 1 the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. 1 find CFU What are we going to do today? What does identify mean? Identify means ________. Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge CFU Teacher describes pictures and answers question #1. Students answer question #2. (whiteboards) Our days are put together in an order. First, we eat breakfast, then we go to school and come home, and last we go to bed. Our day has a beginning, middle, and an ending. Stories also have a beginning, middle, and ending. Today, we will identify a story’s beginning, middle, and ending. A B C 2. Which picture shows the last thing we do at night? 1. Which picture shows the first thing we do in the morning?

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Concept Development A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens 2 first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. 2 takes place Example: Beginning Mary woke up. Middle She rode the bus to school. Going to School 1. In the morning, Mary woke up. 2. She rode the bus to school. 3. The bus was yellow. 4. The bus dropped her off at school. 23 words CFU Why is “Mary woke up” the beginning of the story? Why is “She rode the bus to school” the middle of the story? Why is “The bus dropped her off at school” the ending of the story? Why is “The bus was yellow” not an example of the beginning, middle, or ending of the story? What is the difference between the beginning and the ending of a story? How do you know? The difference between the beginning and the ending of a story is ______. Ending The bus dropped her off at school. Not an example of a story’s beginning, middle, or ending: The bus was yellow.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending. Skill Development/Guided Practice A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. The New Bike 1. Dad bought Tina a new bike. 2. The bike was red and shiny. 3. Dad showed Tina how to ride her bike. 4. Now, Tina can ride her bike all by herself. 28 words Dad showed Tina how to ride her bike. __________________ Tina can ride her bike all by herself. __________________ Dad bought Tina a bike. __________________ E B M CFU (#2a) How did I/you identify the beginning of the story? … middle of the story? … ending of the story?

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. The baby chick hatches. __________________ The mother chicken lays her eggs. __________________ The baby chick grows up. __________________ Mother Hen 1. The mother chicken lays her eggs in a nest. 2. The baby chick hatches. 3. The chick is yellow and fluffy. 4. The baby chick grows up. 24 words BM E Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. CFU (#2a) How did I/you identify the beginning of the story? … middle of the story? … ending of the story?

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Relevance A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. 1. Identifying the beginning, middle, and ending of a story will help you write stories that have a beginning, middle, and ending. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story? (pair-share) Why is relevant to identify the beginning, middle and ending of a story? You may give me my reason or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? Beginning John woke up. Middle His mom drove him to school. Ending John walked to his classroom.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Skill Closure Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of the story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending. Ben is at Bat 1. Ben hit the ball! 2. Ben ran to first base. 3. He tagged first base and was safe! 4. Ben wanted his team to win. 22 words Ben ran to first base. _____________ Ben hit the ball! ___________ He tagged first base and was safe! _______________ B M E Summary Closure What did you learn today about identifying the story’s beginning, middle, and ending ? (pair-share) Concept Closure 1. When does the beginning of a story happen? The beginning of a story happens __________. 2. When does the middle of a story happen? The middle of a story happens ___________. 3. When does the ending of a story happen? The ending of a story happens ____________.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Maria played with her puppy. __________________ Maria took her puppy to the park. __________________ Maria took her puppy home. __________________ Independent Practice Name _____________________ At the Park 1. Maria took her puppy to the park. 2. The puppy was brown. 3. Maria played with her puppy. 4. Maria and her puppy went home. 22 words B M E A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the end. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Independent Practice (continued) Melissa looked in her classroom. ________________ Melissa found it in the office. __________________ Melissa’s lost her backpack. __________________ Bad Day at School 1. Melissa lost her backpack. 2. She looked in her classroom, but it wasn’t there. 3. After school, she found it in the office. 4. Melissa was very happy! 25 words ME B A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 1 Name _____________________ Maria watched TV. __________________ Maria came home. __________________ Maria ate a snack. __________________ After School 1. Maria came home from school. 2. She started to feel hungry, so she ate a snack. 3. She loves green apples. 4. Maria finished her homework and then watched TV. 27 words BME A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 1 (continued) Brandon got a guitar. _________________ Brandon became a great guitar player. __________________ Brandon played every day. __________________ Playing Guitar 1. Brandon got a guitar for his birthday. 2. The guitar was brown. 3. He wanted to become really good. 4. Brandon played every day. 5. Brandon became a great guitar player. 27 words A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending. BM E

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Manny played on the slide and the swing. __________________ Manny went to the park. __________________ Manny went home. __________________ Periodic Review 2 Name _____________________ E M B At the Park 1. Manny went to the park one day. 2. There were a lot of kids there. 3. Manny played on the slide and the swing. 4. Manny got tired and went home. 28 words A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 2 (continued) Juanita said goodbye to her friends. __________________ Juanita opened her presents. _______________ Juanita and her friends ate cake. __________________ Birthday Party 1. It was Juanita’s birthday. 2. Juanita opened her presents. 3. Juanita and her friends ate cake. 4. The cake had chocolate frosting. 5. The party ended, and Juanita said goodbye to her friends. 29 words B M E A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. My Teeth 1. Every night I clean my teeth. 2. I floss my teeth first. 3. Then, I brush my teeth with my toothbrush. 4. My toothpaste tastes like mint. 5. After, I look at how my teeth sparkle! 32 Words I floss my teeth. ______________ I look at how my teeth sparkle! __________________ I brush my teeth. __________________ Periodic Review 3 B ME A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 3 (continued) Name _________________ We bought some hot dogs. __________________ My dad took me to a football game. __________________ My favorite player scored a touchdown! __________________ A Fun Day 1. My dad took me to a football game. 2. We saw a lot of people there. 3. We bought some hot dogs at the snack bar. 4. They were really good. 5. Later, my favorite player scored a touchdown! 35 words B M E A story has three parts: The beginning of a story happens first. The middle of a story happens between the beginning and the ending. The ending of a story happens last. Identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Step #1: Read the story carefully. Step #2: Identify the parts of the story. (write) a. Put a “B” for beginning, “M” for middle, and “E” for ending.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective :Today, we will identify the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Cognitive StrategiesTeaching Strategies ElaborationDemonstration Targeted vocabulary: identify, beginning, middle, end, Language Strategies Vocabulary Words Academic identify Content beginning, middle, end Support Vocabulary Strategy Multiple-Meaning Synonym Definition identify, beginning, middle, end Homophone Internal Context Clue Listen, SpeakSimilar Sounds Read Tracked Reading Decoding Rules Write Writing Content Access Strategies Comprehensible Input Cognates Contextual Clues Graphic Organizer Contextualized Definitions Pictures EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? 1 st Grade Literary Analysis 3.1 Identify and describe the elements of plot, setting, and character(s) in a story, as well as the story’s beginning, middle and ending. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Blank Page