3-1-3 Mapping Explained

Key Concepts

Understanding 3-1-3 Mapping involves grasping three key concepts:

1. Definition of 3-1-3 Mapping
2. Purpose of 3-1-3 Mapping
3. Steps in 3-1-3 Mapping

Definition of 3-1-3 Mapping

3-1-3 Mapping is a strategy used to analyze and visualize the structure of a story. It involves breaking down the story into three main parts: beginning, middle, and end. Each part is then further divided into three sections, making a total of nine sections to map out the entire story.

Purpose of 3-1-3 Mapping

The purpose of 3-1-3 Mapping is to help students understand the structure and flow of a story. It allows them to see how the plot develops from the beginning to the end, identify key events, and understand the relationships between different parts of the story.

Steps in 3-1-3 Mapping

The steps in 3-1-3 Mapping are as follows:

1. Beginning: Divide the beginning of the story into three sections:
   • Introduction of characters and setting
   • Initial problem or conflict
   • First major event
2. Middle: Divide the middle of the story into three sections:
   • Rising action (first part)
   • Climax (turning point)
   • Falling action (first part)
3. End: Divide the end of the story into three sections:
   • Falling action (second part)
   • Resolution of the problem
   • Conclusion and reflection

Examples and Analogies

Think of 3-1-3 Mapping as a roadmap for a journey. Just as a roadmap helps you understand the route from start to finish, 3-1-3 Mapping helps you understand the journey of a story. For example, in the story of "The Three Little Pigs," the beginning introduces the pigs and the wolf, the middle shows the conflict between the pigs and the wolf, and the end resolves the conflict with the wolf being outsmarted.

Example: In the story "Little Red Riding Hood," the beginning introduces Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf, the middle shows the rising action with the wolf disguising as the grandmother, and the end resolves the conflict with the woodcutter saving Little Red Riding Hood.

Practical Application

To practice 3-1-3 Mapping, choose a short story and break it down into the nine sections as described. Write a brief summary of each section to understand how the story develops from start to finish. This will help you see the structure of the story and how each part contributes to the overall plot.