Discover our engaging "Identifying Story Elements Worksheets" designed specifically for children ages 5-7! These interactive worksheets aim to enhance young learners' understanding of key story components, such as characters, setting, plot, problem, and solution. By exploring various stories, children will develop critical thinking and reading comprehension skills in a fun, hands-on way. Each worksheet encourages creativity and encourages discussions about the stories they read, making it the perfect educational resource for parents and educators. Use these worksheets to foster a love for reading and storytelling in your child today! Ideal for classroom use or home learning.


Check out this FREE "Identifying story elements" Trial Lesson for age 5-7!

Realistic Fiction

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 5-7
  • Identifying story elements
Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Fairytales are a great way to bond with your kids while teaching them. Popular stories include Little Red Riding Hood and Three Little Pigs. Test how well they understood these two with this assessment worksheet. Ask them to compare the two stories and check what is the same. Doing this will help kids learn new words and sentence construction, as well as teaching them life lessons.
Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Worksheet
Story Structure Worksheet
Story Structure Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheet

Help your students read and identify the parts of the story in this worksheet: the beginning (characters and setting), middle (major events), and ending (events are resolved). Show them how to structure a story for clarity.
Story Structure Worksheet
Worksheet
A Day at the Park Worksheet
A Day at the Park Worksheet

A Day at the Park Worksheet

Kids as young as preschool-age can be taught to evaluate stories! Use this fun worksheet about a day at the park. Read each sentence aloud, looking at the pictures. Ask your child if the events in the story could happen in real life - if yes, circle yes, otherwise circle no. When finished, discuss with them the genre, realistic fiction.
A Day at the Park Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Aladdin
Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Aladdin

Story Elements Printable

Read the text and review the characters, settings and plot in a guided discussion. Take your child on a journey to the Middle East and review the characters, settings and plot of their favorite childhood stories with this Aladdin-themed worksheet! It'll help them master early analysis skills and learn about characterization. Enjoy a fun, guided discussion with your child as you review important story elements.
Story Elements Printable
Worksheet


Identifying story elements is crucial for young children aged 5-7 as it lays the foundation for their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. By recognizing the key components of a story—such as characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution—children become more engaged and invested in the narratives they encounter, whether in books or oral storytelling.

Parents and teachers should care about this skill because it nurtures imagination and encourages a love for reading. Understanding story elements helps children make connections between different stories, fostering their ability to identify themes and morals. This is also essential for their language development, as discussing these elements expands vocabulary and enhances communication skills.

Furthermore, engaging with story elements boosts a child's confidence in both creative writing and sharing stories. It encourages them to express their thoughts and emotions through storytelling—a valuable skill that transcends the classroom and is applicable in various aspects of life.

By prioritizing the identification of story elements, parents and teachers empower children to become thoughtful readers and articulate communicators, preparing them for future academic challenges and instilling a lifelong passion for literature.