Story Map Template

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The Story Map
Objectives
Directions
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?
pencils
End
(solution and theme)
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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