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blank story map template commonly used in elementary education to help students organize the key elements of a story. This template includes five sections:
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Characters
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Setting
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Problem
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Plan
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Resolution
Since the image is blank, there is no specific story or text provided to fill it out. However, I can explain how to use this
Story Map and provide an example to illustrate how it works.
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🔍 What Is a Story Map?
A story map is a graphic organizer that helps break down the essential components of a narrative. It’s especially useful for:
- Understanding stories
- Planning original writing
- Retelling stories
- Improving reading comprehension
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✔ How to Use the Story Map (Step-by-Step)
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Characters: Who are the main people (or animals) in the story?
*Example: A boy named Jack, his grandmother, and a magical beanstalk.*
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Setting: Where and when does the story take place?
*Example: A small village in England during the 1800s.*
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Problem: What challenge or conflict do the characters face?
*Example: Jack’s family is poor and needs money to survive.*
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Plan: What do the characters do to try to solve the problem?
*Example: Jack sells the family cow for magic beans.*
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Resolution: How is the problem solved?
*Example: Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant's castle, steals gold, and returns home rich.*
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📝 Example: "Jack and the Beanstalk"
| Section | Content |
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Characters | Jack, Jack’s mother, The Giant, The Old Woman |
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Setting | A poor village, a magical beanstalk, a giant’s castle in the sky |
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Problem | Jack’s family has no food or money. |
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Plan | Jack trades the family cow for magic beans; he plants them and climbs the beanstalk. |
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Resolution | Jack steals treasure from the giant and cuts down the beanstalk, killing the giant. Jack returns home wealthy. |
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💡 Tips for Using This Template
- Use it while reading a book or listening to a story.
- Great for group discussions or individual writing practice.
- Can be adapted for fiction, fables, or personal narratives.
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If you have a specific story in mind (e.g., a book, short tale, or your own idea), please share it, and I’ll help you fill out the story map!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of story grammar worksheet.
