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## [Using Story Frames to Improve Comprehension, Written Language, and Key Skills](/content/resource-library/using-story-frames-to-improve-comprehension-written-language-and-key-skills/index.html)

Analyzing and creating stories can boost critical literacy skills for all learners—and this engaging and informative coffee chat will show you how. [Read More](/content/resource-library/using-story-frames-to-improve-comprehension-written-language-and-key-skills/index.html)

## [An Overview of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling](/content/resource-library/an-overview-of-story-frames-for-teaching-literacy-enhancing-student-learning-through-the-power-of-storytelling/index.html)

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes the Story Frame elements, and highlights online companion materials. [Read More](/content/resource-library/an-overview-of-story-frames-for-teaching-literacy-enhancing-student-learning-through-the-power-of-storytelling/index.html)

## [Story Frames for Teaching Literacy Excerpt](/content/resource-library/story-frames-for-teaching-literacy-excerpt/index.html)

Read this excerpt from Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling to get a preview of the introduction. [Read More](/content/resource-library/story-frames-for-teaching-literacy-excerpt/index.html)

## [6 Ways to Explore Story Elements With Your Students](/content/resource-library/6-ways-to-explore-story-elements-with-your-students/index.html)

In the book Story Frames for Teaching Literacy, Carolee Dean reveals how to enhance student learning by teaching 12 key story elements, from the setup of the hero’s Ordinary World through the Final Reward at the end. Here are some ideas for exploring story elements with your students. [Read More](/content/resource-library/6-ways-to-explore-story-elements-with-your-students/index.html)