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🖤 Story Elements in Elijah of Buxton

Historical Fiction- Read Aloud  Some stories are enjoyable. Others stay with us long after we finish the last page. is one of those stories. To truly understand a powerful novel like this one, readers need more than decoding skills, they need to understand the story elements . Story elements act like a map, guiding readers through the characters, events, and ideas that make the story meaningful. When students understand story elements, they don’t just read Elijah of Buxton,  they understand it. What Are Story Elements? Story elements are the key parts that make up a story. They help readers organize what they are reading and understand why events happen the way they do. The main story elements include: Characters Setting Plot Conflict Theme Point of View Each of these elements plays an important role in helping readers make sense of Elijah of Buxton . Characters Help Us Connect Emotionally At the heart of the story is Elijah, a young boy growing up in the fr...

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