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Story Elements Map

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Story Elements Map

Story elements illustration with characters, setting and plot

📚 Part 1: Understanding Story Elements

1. What are the three main elements that every story needs?

Characters

Setting

Plot

Pictures

Music

2. Characters are:

The people or animals in the story

Where the story happens

What happens in the story

3. Setting means:

The main character's name

Where and when the story takes place

The ending of the story

4. Plot is:

The main events that happen in the story

The author's name

The title of the book

🗺️ Part 2: Create Your Story Map

Think about the Māori folktale we read today. Fill in the story map below:

5. Characters (Who is in the story?)
6. Setting (Where and when does the story happen?)
7. Plot (What are the main events? What happens first, then, and at the end?)

Beginning: _________________________________________________

Middle: ___________________________________________________

End: ______________________________________________________

8. Draw your favourite character from the story:

🌟 Part 3: Reflection

9. What was your favourite part of the Māori folktale? Why?
10. If you could change one thing about the story, what would it be?

Extension Challenge: On the back of this sheet, create a story map for your own favourite story or make up a new story with characters, setting, and plot!

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