How to catch an elf
In this fun story, an elf helps Santa Claus deliver presents to children all around the world. The only thing is, children have set traps in their homes to catch him! Follow the elf on his journey as he attempts to deliver presents without being caught in the STEAM inspired traps! Do you think the children will catch the elf?
story grammar
Main Character: the elf
Setting: children’s houses the night before Christmas
Initiating Event/Problem: the children set traps in their homes to catch the elf
Feelings: confident, determined
Plan: the elf planned to help Santa deliver presents and avoid getting caught in the traps
Action: The elf and Santa delivered presents while trying to avoid the traps. The traps got harder to dodge throughout the story.
Consequence: the children didn’t catch the elf
Ending: the elf and Santa enjoyed pizza together after delivering all of the presents
summary (SWBST)
Somebody: the elf
Wanted: to help Santa deliver presents to children around the world
But: the children set traps in their homes to catch them
So: the elf, along with Santa, worked hard to avoid getting caught in the traps
Then: the elf and Santa enjoyed pizza and went home
past tense verbs
tried, missed, decided, filled, zapped, laid, brought, caught
plural nouns
toys, boys, girls, eyes, treats, kids, candy canes, gifts, traps
Activities you'll love!
describing
cookies, milk, candy cane, cat, ham, pizza
compare & contrast
Santa & an elf, ham & turkey, cookies & cake, cat & dog, candy cane & lollipop
How to catch club resources
Free How to Catch an Elf Activity Kit
Free How to Catch an Elf Classroom Starter Pack
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