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.
You need characters, theme, POV, plot and setting to tell a good story. Ask your kids to explain them and use this worksheet with a story to teach them about setting. Read the story with your kids, then have them circle the picture that best shows the setting.
Early readers can benefit from picture clues to understand stories and text. Looking at images helps them learn the meaning of words and comprehend events. Use this worksheet on The Princess and the Pea to let students observe and learn from the pictures. It's a great way to help them comprehend early reading materials.