Unit 5

What Are the Traits of a Good Mystery?

Activity

Story Map

Now, you will think about the elements of the story you just read:


  • The Strangest Friend (pages 70 to 71 in Literacy in Action 5)
  • The Abandoned House (pages 72 to 73 in Literacy in Action 5)
  • The Case of the Ruby Earrings (pages 74 to 75 in Literacy in Action 5)

A story map is a graphic organizer. It helps you identify the elements of a story. By identifying story characters, plot, setting, problem and solution, you read carefully to learn the details.

Fill out the story map for the story you read.



Download PDF


  1. Download one of the following documents:
      • Making a Story Map - The Strangest Friend
      • Making a Story Map - The Abandoned House
      • Making a Story Map - The Case of the Ruby Earrings

    1. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
        • Click the "Open with" button.
        • Select "Adobe Reader".
        • Click "OK".
        • You will then be able to view the document.

    2. Print the document.



    Document: Making a Story Map - The Strangest Friend
    Click here to download


    Document: Making a Story Map - The Abandoned House
    Click here to download


    Document: Making a Story Map - The Case of the Ruby Earrings
    Click here to download


    Save

    How to save a file:

    1. Scan the document to your computer.
    2. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
    3. Name your file in one of the following formats and save the file to your Documents folder.
    • The Strangest Friend story map (save as jsmith_storymapfriend)
    • The Abandoned House story map (save as jsmith_storymaphouse)
    • The Case of the Ruby Earrings story map (save as jsmith_storymapearrings)
    Compare your responses with those in the Key by clicking here.