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Story Map Printable

Story Map printable in PDF, ready for US Letter. Free download for home, classroom, or planning use.

A story map printable breaks a story down into its structural parts: characters, setting, problem, and solution, plus a beginning-middle-end strip across the bottom.

What is on the page

Four labeled boxes for characters, setting, problem, and solution, followed by a three-part strip for beginning, middle, and end.

How to use it

Fill it in after reading a story, or use it as a planning tool before writing one. It works for both analysing an existing story and outlining a new one.

Printing tips

Print at 100 percent scale. The boxes are sized generously for a student’s handwriting.

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this for?

Story maps like this are commonly used from second grade through middle school reading and writing instruction.

Can I use this for writing instead of reading?

Yes, it works equally well as a pre-writing planning tool.

Updated 2026-08-01. Free for personal, classroom, and non-commercial use.