Story maps

Hi, my name is Miss Joseph and I'm addicted to Pinterest. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I suggest not walking away from this post right now. Just kidding! Pinterest is a website where people post, or pin as the lingo goes, to virtual bulletin boards things they want to remember, try out, or just plain love. Pinterest pulls you in the instant you start looking at things and I can spend hours looking at everything from food recipes to clothing options to places I would love to travel but most importantly educational ideas! I have found several good ideas that I use in the classroom and I thought I would share some items a little at time that you can use at home.  As the year goes on you will be hearing more and more about common core. One of the standards is Informational Text and for grades 3-5, students need to be able to summarize what they have read and provide details.  The links below will provide you a printable version of story maps similar to the ones I use here at school.  They are graphic organizers that will help your child arrange their thoughts about a story they have read in a methodical manner, guiding them from beginning to end.  If you click on one and are unable to print, let me know. I've checked them all out but you never know with the internet! The last link is to the Pinterest website in case your interested although I'm warning you, it's pretty addictive!

Beginning, middle and end
Main idea and details
Facts Chart
Pinterest