This story map is great for intermediate students who are working with more than the basic elements of plot. This includes areas for students to write the characters, setting, problem, rising actions, climax, solution, falling action, and the theme. It works really well with summarizing fiction.
When introducing this concept, I relate each element as to a roller coaster ride. (The visual of the inverted letter V helps kids remember this.) Before you get on a roller coaster, you must have th