Describes the order of language found in a story.
Other names: story schema, story structure
Allows for prediction
What does this mean for teachers?
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Teach using well-formed stories. Visual organizer can aid in concept of story schema. Read, fill, and discuss. |
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Set purpose for reading by asking questions related to structure of the story. |
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Gradually turn questioning over to student. |
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Move from predictable stories to less well-formed stories. |