Elements of Fiction

 Students in grade 7 recently finished reading the novel Anna of Byzantium by Tracy Barrett. This is such an exciting piece of historical fiction! Anna did really exist and she finished writing 11 volumes explaining the history of her father Alexius Commnenus, which are still in publication today. We disected the eight elements of fiction using this novel. Student work is so creative! Take a look at the bulletin board in room 311 to see examples of character, setting, plot, conflict, mood, theme, and resolution. We decided not to illustrate point of view because Anna is telling the story and she is also the main character. Using these eight elements of fiction, students planned and wrote short stories that are truly imaginative and interesting!