Story Map
Read a book together. Then draw (or write) the characters, the setting, and what happened at the beginning, middle and end.
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How to do it
- Read a book together.
- Write the title.
- Draw the characters, setting, beginning, middle and end.
Teaching tip
Your child can draw and you can write a few words under each picture. This sheet is aligned with Common Core RL.K.2.
About this worksheet
A story map with boxes for the characters, setting, beginning, middle and end of any book.
What kids practice
Listening comprehension is understanding a story you hear. Kindergartners understand far more than they can read yet, so a grown-up reads out loud and the child answers with pictures, drawings and words. These sheets practice the big ideas, who is in the story, where it happens, and what happens at the beginning, middle and end.
Watch for
- Telling only the ending. Ask, "What happened first?"
- Mixing up the order. The first, next, last sheet helps.
- Adding things that weren't in the story. Read that part again together.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full listening comprehension guide for kindergarten.
More sheets in this set
- See it all
1. Story Parts ChartCharacters, setting, beginning, middle and end, shown with a short story about Sam and his dog. 
2. Listen and CircleA short read-aloud story with picture questions to answer by circling.
3. First, Next, LastPicture sets like egg, chick and hen to cut out and glue in order.
5. Retell with My HandA hand with one story part on each finger, who, where, problem, events and ending.
6. Listen and DrawA short read-aloud story with boxes to draw the beginning and the end.