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Story Mapping for Kids (Free Printable Graphic Organizers) <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Learn how story mapping impacts reading fluency, find ideas for using it with your child, and get free printable story map templates.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What is a Story Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Story Mapping vs. Story Sequencing <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Use Graphic Organizers for Story Mapping <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Story Map Example<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Print Free Graphic Organizers<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detailed Story Map Graphic Organizer <\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Story Mapping with ABCmouse<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning to read is an exciting time for any child, but it\u2019s important to remember that there\u2019s more involved than just sounding out the words. Fluent readers also comprehend what they read and can recall and analyze details about the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using a technique called story mapping<\/strong> can help children become fluent readers and grow their reading comprehension skills<\/a>. Below, you’ll learn how story mapping works, find ideas for using it with your child, and get free printable story mapping resources to use at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Story Map? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A story map is a visual way of organizing information about a text. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Story mapping helps readers recall specifics<\/strong> about characters<\/strong>, setting<\/strong>, plot points<\/strong>, and more. When students use a story map while they read, they\u2019re more likely to notice and recall important details. This makes it easier for them to analyze and evaluate the text when they participate in class discussions or write a report or essay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Writers also use story maps to help them plan their narratives. They\u2019re a place to jot down notes about characters and their development, keep a timeline of plot events, and ensure the storyline is engaging and logical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Story Mapping vs. Story Sequencing <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Story mapping and story sequencing are two reading comprehension tools that are closely linked, but story mapping is much more comprehensive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Story sequencing<\/strong> focuses specifically on the main events (plot points) that happen in the story and the order they occur. Learn more about story sequencing and sequence of events here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Story maps<\/strong> include a sequence of events (plot\/narrative arc), but they also incorporate details about characters, setting, themes, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Story Map Elements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At their most basic, story maps include these elements: <\/p>\n\n\n\n