A Language Arts/Technology

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A Language Arts/Technology
Integrated Unit
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We are going to learn about story maps and how
useful they can be in reading. We will also
learn how to create fun presentations to share
what we learn.
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When we use a STORY MAP as a pre- and post-
reading activity, we can increase our reading
comprehension.
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A story map is a graphic organizer that helps
us to organize the information from the books
that we read. Story maps can help us find
our way through a book much like a regular map
shows where things are.
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Name of storybook____________________ Author____
__________________________
Setting When Where
Characters Who
Problem Story Events Beginning
Middle End
Solution
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SettingWhen Where
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CharactersWho
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Problem
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Events

• Beginning
• 1.
• 2.
• Middle
• 3.
• 4.
• End
• 5.
• 6.

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ConclusionHow was the problem solved?What
lesson was learned?
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The story map teaches us about story structure
and the elements that make a good story.
These elements correspond to the basic questions
one would ask about any story WHO, WHAT, WHERE,
WHEN, WHY, and HOW.
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1. You will make predictions about text before
reading and check them after reading.
2. You will identify important story elements,
such as characters, setting, and the plot.
3. You will discuss how story elements contribute
to setting up the central problem and how it is
resolved.
4. You will extend your understanding of the
storys themes by applying them to your own
experience.
5. You will plan, design, and create a story map
to share with the class in a brochure.
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You will choose any two of Patricia
Polaccos many books.
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In Patricia
Polaccos
Books
Do the characters behave in a true to life
manner?
These questions must be answered.
How are the characters alike, how are they
different? What little life lesson do we
learn?

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Follow the instructions for the
presentation. Work alone or with your team
members in a productive way that insures learning
for all. Have fun and learn a lot !!