Extensions and AdaptationsUse different colored highlighters to mark story elements on a copy of the text.Write other questions about the story and exchange with a partner who answers

Narrative Text StructureStory Mapping

ObjectiveThe student will identify story elements.

MaterialsNarrative text

Pencil

ActivityStudents record information related to story elements on a graphic organizer. 1.

Provide the student with a copy of the text and a student sheet.2.

The student reads or reviews the text.3.

Writes the title and author of the story on the student sheet. 4.

Reads the prompts and records the answers until the sheet is complete.5.

Teacher evaluation

Story Mapping

Title and Author

Setting

Solution:

CharacterCharacter

Character

Event

Event

Event

Event

Event

Name

2007 The Florida Center for Reading Research

4-5 Student Center Activities: Comprehension

NameStory Mapping

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NameStory Mapping

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