Let’s fill out this Cinderella story map step by step.
First, we need to think about the main parts of the story: who is in it, where it happens, and what happens from start to finish.
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Main Characters: These are the most important people in the story.
→ Cinderella (the kind girl who gets treated badly)
→ The Fairy Godmother (who helps her go to the ball)
→ Prince Charming (who falls in love with her)
You could also include the Stepmother and Stepsisters — they’re important too because they make life hard for Cinderella.
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Setting: Where and when does the story happen?
→ In a kingdom, long ago (like in a fairy tale world)
→ Mostly at Cinderella’s house and the royal palace/ballroom
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Supporting Characters: These are characters who help move the story along but aren’t the main focus.
→ The King and Queen (they want their son to marry)
→ The Mice and Birds (Cinderella’s animal friends who help her)
→ The Royal Guards or servants at the ball
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Now let’s break down the plot into Beginning, Middle, and End.
Beginning:
→ Cinderella lives with her cruel stepmother and two selfish stepsisters.
→ She has to do all the chores while they relax.
→ An invitation comes for a royal ball — everyone is excited except Cinderella, because she’s not allowed to go.
Middle:
→ On the night of the ball, Cinderella is sad and left behind.
→ Her Fairy Godmother appears and uses magic to turn a pumpkin into a carriage, mice into horses, and gives Cinderella a beautiful dress and glass slippers.
→ But there’s a rule: the magic ends at midnight!
→ At the ball, the Prince dances only with Cinderella — he doesn’t know her name.
→ When the clock strikes midnight, she runs away… and loses one glass slipper.
End:
→ The Prince searches every house in the kingdom to find the girl whose foot fits the slipper.
→ The stepsisters try to squeeze into it — no luck.
→ Cinderella tries it on — it fits perfectly!
→ The Prince recognizes her, they get married, and live happily ever after.
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Final Answer:
Main Characters: Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, Stepmother, Stepsisters
Setting: A kingdom long ago; Cinderella’s home and the royal palace
Supporting Characters: King, Queen, mice, birds, royal guards
Beginning: Cinderella is mistreated by her stepfamily. Invited to the ball but forbidden to go.
Middle: Fairy Godmother helps her attend the ball. Magic ends at midnight — she loses a slipper.
End: Prince finds her using the slipper. They marry and live happily ever after.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cinderella worksheet.
