PaginePaginepagineapp.comOn Saturday it rained and rained.
Eli and his sister Rosa could not go to the park.
"This is the worst day," said Eli.
Rosa grabbed some chairs and blankets. "Let's build a fort!"
They made a cozy fort with pillows and a flashlight.
They read books inside until the sun came out.
Fill in the story map.
| 👤 Who? (characters) | |
|---|---|
| 📍 Where? (setting) | |
| 🕒 When? | |
| ⚠️ What went wrong? (problem) | |
| ✅ How was it fixed? (solution) |
Worksheets › First-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Story Map
Free story elements printable for K & Grade 1 (The Rainy Day Fort): read “The Rainy Day Fort” and fill in a story map: who, where, when, what went wrong. Skill: Identifies setting, characters, problem and solution (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).
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It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
Identifies setting, characters, problem and solution (first-grade readiness).
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