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Magic Story Mapping - Reading Game
Turn reluctant writers into confident storytellers with a hands-on reading game that makes plot structure click. Magic Story Mapping guides learners to map setting, characters, problem, events, climax, and ending—then retell or write with clarity and flair.
Why you’ll love it:
Comprehension to composition: Students move from understanding stories to planning their own.
Clear structure = better writing: Visual mapping reduces overwhelm and builds organized paragraphs.
Engaging & repeatable: Works with any story, so practice stays fresh all year.
Skills built:
Story structure & sequencing
Main idea & key details
Summarising & retelling
Vocabulary & sentence fluency
What’s inside:
Printable story-map templates (guided & open-ended)
Prompt cards for each plot element
Teacher tips + quick-start guide
Assessment/record sheet for easy progress tracking
How it works:
Read or listen to a story.
Use the prompts to complete the map (setting → ending).
Retell aloud, then turn the map into a clear written paragraph or full narrative.
Perfect for:
Grades: 1–5 (extendable for older learners needing structure)
Class, small-group, literacy centers, or homeschooling
ELL/ESL support and intervention
Format: PDF download • Print and use today
Time: 10–20 minutes per mapping activity
Give your readers a roadmap—and watch their stories come to life with Magic Story Mapping.
This downloadable game is for personal, classroom, or homeschool use only. By purchasing or downloading this resource, you are granted a single-user license. You may print and use this material for your own children or students, but you may not redistribute, resell, upload, share digitally, or claim it as your own.
If you'd like to use this file for multiple families, classrooms, or within an organization or school, please contact us to discuss extended or group licensing options.
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