Respond to Story Elements
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Respond to Story Elements" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core RL.7.3. A 6th grader who is already steady on story elements can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade reading worksheet: explain how a blackout in a tall tower changes Mr. Haddad in the story Nineteen Floors. Answer key included. Part of our plot and point of view story elements collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Assign after teaching narrator and plot. Review one answer together using the key, then let students finish alone.
What students will practice
- Students will read Nineteen Floors and explain how the building's height creates the problem.
- Students will quote a detail from before and after the blackout to show how Mr. Haddad changes.
- Students will write an 8 line paragraph about the story's setting and plot.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Literature · 7th Grade
Standard: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
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FAQ
How do I use this plot and point of view worksheet?
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Assign after teaching narrator and plot. Review one answer together using the key, then let students finish alone.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Explain how a blackout in a tall tower changes Mr. Haddad in the story Nineteen Floors. The directions on the page read: Read the story carefully. Then answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this plot and point of view worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade story elements, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How many plot and point of view worksheets are there?
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There are 2, and both have answer keys.
What do students explain?
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They explain how a narrator shapes what readers believe and how setting creates the story's problem.
Do students write a paragraph?
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Yes. Each sheet ends with an 8 line paragraph that uses evidence from the story.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Story Elements |
| Standard | RL.7.3 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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