“The Polar Express” Lesson Plan This lesson includes: Benchmarks Pre, Post, and During Reading Activities Comprehension questions Sequencing Retelling of the story Plot, Character, Setting, Problem Chart Word Sorts If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email bythebreakers@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. Happy Holidays! Mrs. Lena, M.Ed

How To Write A Story Guidebook for Narrative Writing Pack (sixteen pages) is perfect for teaching upper elementary students the creative writing process, from coming up with an idea, to character and detail development, story elements of problem and solution, to organizational sequence, topic and closing sentence and editing steps. This resource will provide your students with a writing guide that they can use in the classroom and at home. Step-by-step writing, plus the rubrics guide at the end for both teachers and students. Perfect for narrative writing instruction and enrichment activities. PRINT and GO! This resource includes: Learning Objectives Story Ideas Chart Brainstorming Activities Creating a First Draft Instructions Creating the Topic Sentence Instruction Creating the Closing Sentence Instruction Story Sequence Chart Activity Story Elements Chart Activity Cause & Effect Chart Activity Grading/ Writing Rubric This resource is great for: Teaching narrative writing Teaching story writing Teaching language arts Teaching writing workshop Language skill practice and development Assessment If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email bythebreakers@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. **Thank you, Mrs. Lena, M.Ed. **