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Library Media Curriculum Elementary Library Media (K-5)
Educational Links

Strand 2

Meaning of text through format and text features
  • Elementary Librarian
    This site has downloadable activities and worksheets that help teach the parts of a book, author & illustrator and more.
  • Flocabulary- Five Things (Elements of a Short Story)
    An animated rap song explaining setting, theme, plot, conflict, and character.
  • Parts of a Story
    A YouTube animated video of a song defining characters, setting, plot, etc.
  • Story Elements
    An animated YouTube video explaining the elements of fictional stories.
  • Story Maps
    This site provides tools for creating story maps to help students understand the elements of a book or story.


UEN logo http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Davina  Sauthoff and see the Library Media website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - Jennifer  Throndsen.

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