Story Map Template
This story map graphic organizer is made for young readers who draw and write. Six boxes, each with an open space for a picture and writing lines beneath, cover characters, setting, problem, beginning, middle and end.
- Grade Level
- K to Grade 5
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Story Map Template Example
A 1st grader's story map for Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with a space to draw each part.
What's in the Story Map Template
Six Story Parts
Characters, Setting and Problem in the top row, Beginning, Middle and End below.
A Drawing Space in Each
An open box in every part where students draw before they write.
Writing Lines Beneath
Ruled lines under each drawing, with Title and Author fields at the top.
Word, Google Docs and PDF
Edit it in Word or Google Docs, or print the PDF. US Letter and A4.
How to Use the Story Map
Fill In the Top
Students write the book's title and author, along with their own name and the date.
Draw the Characters
In the first box, students draw who is in the story and write their names on the lines below.
Show Setting and Problem
Students draw where the story takes place, then draw and write the problem the characters face.
Sequence the Events
In Beginning, Middle and End, students draw what happens and write a sentence for each.
Share the Map
Students point to each picture as they retell the story to a partner in their own words.
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