Tip #81 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - Story Maps
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #81 Story Maps Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing. ~ Benjamin Franklin Story maps are a way to break down a story into important parts to help increase comprehension. Story maps generally contain places to record the story elements you just read about, such as ● setting (time, place); ● characters (main and others); ● statement of problem or goal; ● events; and ● resolution (solving the problem or reaching the goal). Children tend to find the setting and characters easy but may have difficulty with the statement of the problem and putting events in the proper order. When starting story maps with your child, try using a si...