This story elements graphic organizer is a visual tool that can assist students in understanding various story elements. Students learn about the story's characters, plot, settings, and levels. A story elements graphic organizer may also include a story's beginning, middle, and end, as well as the main idea, setting, and character traits. Beginner-level graphic organizers focus on primary details, whereas advanced organizers concentrate on finer details and extensive vocabulary. Graphic organizers for story elements are formatted differently for different levels of comprehension and age. Students are given blank organizers and are instructed to fill them out as they read.