Story Map Story Map Story Map Story Map Narrative Narrative
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Example Example Example Example ---- Theory Theory Theory
Theory
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pathologist (Based on Westby, C.E. 1994) (Based on Westby, C.E.
1994) (Based on Westby, C.E. 1994) (Based on Westby, C.E. 1994)
Consequences:Consequences:Consequences:Consequences: What
happens when the character attempts to carry out the plan?
The character overcomes the original obstacle and solves the
problem that
originally set the story in motion. The main character also
resolves any
emotional complication they may have had.
StoryStoryStoryStory Title Title Title Title
Story Start: Story Start: Story Start: Story Start: What problem
sets the story in motion?
At the beginning of a story, the main character reacts to a
problem in some way. The character
then forms a plan to overcome the problem or event.
Attempts:Attempts:Attempts:Attempts: What does the character do
about the problem?
1 1 1 1 The character or characters attempt to overcome their
situation, or reach a goal.
It may take several attempts to reach the goal.
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Resolution:Resolution:Resolution:Resolution: What happens at the
end? How does the character feel at the end of the story?
The resolution concludes all the events in the story. Often, the
main character learns a
valuable lesson.
Student: ___________________ Date: _______________
Book Title: ___________________ School: ______________
Setting: Setting: Setting: Setting: Where is the story set?
Introduces the place, time, and
framework of a story.
Internal rInternal rInternal rInternal response: esponse:
esponse: esponse: What does the character feel?
The character or characters have an
emotional response to their situation, which
motivates what they do next.
Plan: Plan: Plan: Plan: What does the character plan to do?
The character makes a plan that will result in
him/her being able to achieve the goal.
