Story+Cubes

= Story Cubes = = =

**Rationale** A fun a motivational way to identify different elements of the story and to check for understanding. This strategy can be used an any level and with the samples given specifically with narrative text. The cube could be switched to fit the elements of other kinds of texts.
 * Implementation Suggestions**

Using the hands on cube and working in groups meets the needs of a variety of learners.
 * Diverse Learners **

1. Choose a narrative text that is appropriate for your students. 2. Prepare the story cube on card stock and fold. 3. After reading the text give the students the story cube and the sheet to feel in. 4. In pairs or small groups the student take turns rolling the dice, answering the questions, and writing down the answers. 5. Continue doing this until the sheet is complete. ** Potential Issues  ** Make sure to model this as a whole group before having students try this on there own. Make sure that the story chosen goes along with the elements included on the cube. ** References ** [] []
 * Procedure **

page 36-38 of the pdf file