Creating a Children's Book

Student Worksheet 2: Story Map

When you have finished a story web, the next step is to story map. Map a story that will not be longer than ten pages (including pictures), with about 60 words per page or less.

Story Map

Author(s):

Working title of the story:

Main idea behind the story (one sentence):

Characters:

Describe your main character and other characters, including appearance, habits, interests, etc.

Setting:

Describe the time, place and conditions that make up the setting.

Plot Beginning:

This is the problem that starts the story.

Plot Beginning: Reaction and Outcome:

This is how the main character deals with the first problem.

Middle:

This is where the second problem happens, and any more problems that come up. Explain how the characters deal with these later problems.

End:

Here all the problems are solved. How will your story end?