Using a Story Map to Retell

A story map is a simple chart that holds the big parts of a story: characters, setting, problem, and solution. Once it is filled in, you can use it to retell. Read: 'In a busy city, a pigeon named Gus could not find a place to build a nest.

A girl put a box on her window. Gus built his nest inside. ' Characters: Gus and the girl. Setting: a city. Problem: no place for a nest. Solution: the girl gave him a box. Now retell by reading your map from top to bottom.

• 1A story map holds characters, setting, problem, and solution.
• 2Fill it in after you read.
• 3Use it to retell in order.