G6+Story+maps

Great idea #6 - Story maps

What is it?
Story maps are a visual way of retelling a story by organizing the story into categories such as characters, plot, setting, and resolution. It breaks up the story in a way that guides the reader through the different sections.

How do you create/do it?
There are many ways to create a story map; it can be organized by a web or a chart with connecting arrows to map out the sequence of the story. It begins by listing the characters, plot, and setting, and goes on to sequence the events of the problem, the actions, and the resolution.

n What are the benefits?
1. It can help clarify misconceptions about the events and components of a certain story. 2. It organizes the story in a way that is easy to follow along and break apart. 3. Students can clearly distinguish the difference between the different parts of the story (resolution, problem, details). 4. It's brainstorming straegy when students are writing their own stories. 5. It helps distinguish what genre the story is. 6. It can be used to compare different stories.

 What are some examples/reminders?
1. Reading two different versions of the same story and making a story map for each to compare and contrast them. 2. Students can organize their own thoughts for creative writing. 3. Retelling stories. 4. Learning the different parts of a story. 5. Reminder: You can add your own squares and sections to story maps.

What are links/resources?
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/ http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/storymap/

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