Title: Story Mapping Innovation as a Differentiation Strategy in English Narrative Text Learning
Authors: Wahyu Agustin Azizah, Mochamad Hatip, Indah Werdiningsih
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 128-132
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
This study aims to explore the effectiveness of using story mapping in improving students' reading skills and understanding of the structure and elements of narrative texts, and to see how this strategy can be combined with a differentiation approach based on prior knowledge levels. More than 80% of students reported being helped by the combination of surveys, interviews, and classroom observations in identifying important components of the text such as orientation, conflict, climax, and resolution. Visualization in the form of a story map helped students organize ideas and retell the story content coherently. In addition, the application of differentiation based on initial mastery of the material made students more comfortable and confident because they were in groups with the same learning pace. However, technical problems arose, especially when students had to draw the map manually. Most students recommended the use of digital media such as Canva to make the process more interactive and efficient. These results indicate that story mapping is not only effective in supporting narrative text comprehension, but also has the potential to be a flexible collaborative medium when combined with the right technology and grouping strategies. This study recommends that digital media be integrated into learning and emphasizes the need for teacher training to provide learning experiences that meet the needs of today's students.