Story Map Template
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2The Story Map
Objectives
Directions
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to identify the setting, characters,
1 Read or watch an A
story together.
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the problem, and the solution in a
2 Model how to prepare The Story Map on the chalkboard or chart paper.
story
3 With the class, discuss the story’s beginning, middle, and end by answering
•
to understand the story sequence
the following questions:
of beginning, middle, and end
•
(characters and setting)
Beginning
Who are the main characters in the story?
Materials
Where and when does the story take place?
•
A
book or video
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Middle
(problem)
•
The Story Map activity sheet
What is Arthur’s problem?
How does he try to solve it?
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pencils
•
End
(solution and theme)
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drawing materials (optional)
How is the problem solved?
What does Arthur find out about himself?
4 Have students independently or in pairs fill out The Story Map for another
A
story.
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Activity Options
• Have younger students draw and/or dictate their
answers.
• Use The Story Map as a video viewing guide. While
viewing, pause for a class discussion about the story
elements.
Story-Writing Idea
Students can use a story map to plan their own
A
stories to write or tell. (See pages 14–24
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for other story-writing activities.)
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