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Traditional Story Map
DIRECTIONS: Fill out this form for your independent reading book for the first marking period in full and
complete sentences. Be sure to follow the directions for each section carefully in order to receive full
credit.
1. DIRECTIONS: Complete this section writing neatly and copying carefully.
a. Name of your book: ___________________________________________________
b. Author’s name: _______________________________________________________
c. Number of total pages: _________________________________________________
2. DIRECTIONS: Fill out this section in full and complete sentences.
a. Name of the protagonist:
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b. List 3 adjectives that tell me what kind of person the protagonist is:
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c. Name of the antagonist:
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d. List 3 adjectives that tell me what kind of person the antagonist is:
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ii. _________________________________________________________________
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3. DIRECTIONS: SETTING: What is the setting (time and place) of your story? Write at least 5
sentences. Be sure to tell me where and when your story takes place in detail. Must include at
least one quote that shows the time OR the place.
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4. DIRECTIONS: PLOT SUMMARY: In 8 or more sentences write a summary of the plot of your
story.
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5. CONFLICT: What is the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist? Use at least one
quote from the book to show the conflict in your answer. Write at least 5 full and complete
sentences.
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6. What type of conflict is represented in your story? (Check one)
a. _____ Man vs. Man
b. _____ Man vs. Himself
c. _____ Man vs. Society
d. _____ Man vs. Nature
7. RESOLUTION: How is the conflict resolved in your story? Write 6-8 sentences (include at least
one quote) that shows in detail how the conflict is resolved.
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8. DIRECTIONS: Choose one of the themes below, or make up your own. The theme should tell
me what the author wants you to learn about life from reading this book. Be sure to use at least
one quote from the book to show your theme in action! Write at least 8 sentences!
a. Theme #1: The theme of this book is to always keep trying because eventually you will
be successful.
b. Theme #2: The theme of this book is you never know who your true friends are until
you are in a difficult situation and they step up to help you.
c. Theme #3: The theme of this book is family is the most important thing in your life even
if you don’t always believe it.
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9. DIRECTIONS: Answer the following question: Would you recommend this book for someone to
read? Why or why not? Write at least 5 sentences:
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