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Story Elements Mapping

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Story Elements Mapping

Read the story, then map its characters, setting, problem and events. Use clues from the text to support your answers.

The Missing Relay Baton

At the school swimming carnival, Ivy was ready for the freestyle relay. Hudson held the team’s bright blue baton-shaped ribbon, which the team planned to wave at the finish line. Just before the race, it vanished from the bench. “We need it for our team photo,” said Amira. She looked under the towels while Hudson checked beside the starting blocks. Ivy spotted a trail of tiny water drops leading towards the pool gate. The ribbon had slipped off the bench and caught on the gate latch. Ivy carefully freed it. The team cheered, and Hudson tied the ribbon securely to the handle of their gear bag. After the race, they proudly held it up for their photo. Ivy smiled: working together had saved the day.

1.Choose the three story elements that help readers understand a story.
  • Characters, setting and plot
  • Cover colour, author and page count
  • Rhymes, punctuation and title
2.Name the three children who are the characters in this story.
3.Where does the story happen? Include one detail that tells you the setting.
4.What is the main problem in the story?
5.Number these events from 1 to 3 in the order they happen: ___ Ivy frees the ribbon from the gate. ___ The team notices the ribbon is missing. ___ Hudson ties the ribbon to the gear bag.
6.Which clue helps Ivy find the ribbon?
  • A trail of water drops
  • A loud whistle
  • A note on the bench
7.How is the problem solved? Explain what Ivy does and what Hudson does afterwards.
8.Match each story element to its meaning.
  • Character
  • Setting
  • Plot
  • Where and when the story happens
  • What happens in the story
  • Who is in the story
9.What does the team learn or show by working together? Use an event from the story as evidence.
10.Draw a simple story map with four labelled parts: characters, setting, problem and solution. Add one detail from the story in each part.

3 printable pages

  • Story Elements Mapping, page 1 of 3: The Missing Relay Baton

    Page 1

  • Story Elements Mapping, page 2 of 3: 3. Where does the story happen? Include one detail that tells you the setting.

    Page 2

  • Story Elements Mapping, page 3 of 3: 8. Match each story element to its meaning.

    Page 3

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