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This study is to investigate the effects of instruction using stories in Blended Learning environment on EFL Elementary learners' reading ability in Korea. The hypotheses are as follows; First, learning activities in instruction using stories in Blended Learning environment would result in more improvement of Elementary learners' ability of English reading; Second, it would result in a positive effect on the students' affective domain in English. This study was carried out for over 12 weeks. To verify the two hypotheses, there were comparisons between two assessments of Elementary learners' reading ability and affective domain, which were done in September and December. The subjects were 26 4th graders at S Elementary school, located in Daejeon-city. As for assessment of the subjects' English proficiency and achievement, a set of English reading test, journal and the questionnaire on learners' affective domain were used. Consequently, instruction using stories in Blended Learning environment is confirmed as a way to improve learners' reading ability and has a positive effect on the students' affective domain including interest, confidence and self-directed learning.