2nd GradeWorksheetReading20–25 minutes

Story Elements Map

Skill taught: Identifying story elements: character, setting, problem, and solution

Graphic organizer for identifying characters, setting, problem, and solution.

Subject

Reading

Type

Worksheet

Free printable
Time

20–25 minutes

Estimated

Materials Needed

  • β€’Printed graphic organizer
  • β€’Pencil
  • β€’A picture book or short story

Directions

  1. 1.Read the story together before completing the organizer.
  2. 2.Discuss each element before writing: "Who is the main character? Where does the story happen?"
  3. 3.Complete one box at a time, returning to the text to find evidence.
  4. 4.For the problem and solution, ask: "What did the character want? What got in the way? How was it fixed?"
  5. 5.Use the completed organizer to retell the story in order.

Parent Teaching Tip

The story elements map is most powerful as a retelling tool, not just a fill-in exercise. After completing it, have your child use the organizer to tell the story to a family member β€” oral retelling deepens comprehension.

Skill Progression

Prerequisite skill

Reading or listening to a complete story with comprehension

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Story Elements Map

Next skill

Comparing story elements across two texts

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