Unit 6

Amazing Places!

Assignment

Making a Story Map

Your task for this legend is to create a story map for it. A story map has specific details related to a story.


Story maps contain the following information:

  1. Setting: this includes where or what place the story happened and when (the time period).
  2. Main Characters: include the person the story is directly about and other characters that appear a lot in the story.
  3. Beginning: is where you learn the setting of the story and the main character(s) are introduced. The problem of the story may also be introduced.
  4. Events: events are listed in the order in which they happen. You should use sequence words to list events. (Example: First, next, next, then, finally)
      • Stories always start with a problem, and events in the story lead up to a conflict, then the climax, which is the high point in the story, then the resolution to the problem.

  5. Ending: is where the problem is solved and shows how the characters feel at the end of the story.

Websites and Story Map

Click each coloured tab to view information about Websites and the Story Map for this assignment. 

Websites

Websites

Watch this
Youtube video to learn about story elements.

  • Here you will learn the 5 basic elements of story structure.

After you have finished with this, go to the document Making a Story Map.


You will use this template to complete the story map for the legend Maiden of the Mist.




Document: Making a Story Map
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Download PDF


  1. Download the document Making a Story Map.
  2. 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 Making a Story Map.
      • Can't view the file? View Skill Builder: Saving Dynamic PDFs.

Save

How to save a file:

  1. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  2. Name your Reader's Notebook: Legend Story Map in this format: jsmith_legendstorymap and save the file to your Documents folder.
  1. This worksheet is similar to homework, which is an opportunity to practise important concepts in the lesson. The worksheet is NOT for marks.
  2. However, your teacher may ask you to submit this worksheet to check on your progress so be sure to save it in your Documents folder.