How to Create a Story Map for Kids - Planning Your Narrative Writing

The video tutorial explains how to use a story map to plan narrative writing. It covers different types of narratives, such as personal narrative, realistic fiction, and fantasy. The tutorial describes the key elements of a story map, including characters, setting, and plot events. It provides an example of a story about riding a roller coaster, illustrating how to introduce characters and setting, describe plot events, and resolve a problem. The story map serves as a guide for organizing ideas before drafting a narrative.

What is the primary purpose of a story map in narrative writing?

• To write the final draft of a story

• To organize and plan the key elements of a story

• To create a detailed character analysis

• To illustrate the story's theme

Which of the following is NOT a type of narrative writing mentioned?

• Personal narrative

• Fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Historical fiction

In the narrator's story, who are the characters?

• The narrator and their teacher

• The narrator and their family

• The narrator and their classmates

• The narrator and their friends Xavier and Ana

What is the setting of the narrator's story?

• A beach during winter

• An amusement park in the summer

• A forest in autumn

• A school in spring

What is the resolution in the narrator's story?

• The narrator decides not to ride the roller coaster

• The narrator gets lost in the amusement park

• The narrator rides the roller coaster and enjoys it

• The narrator and friends leave the amusement park