This resource focuses on helping students visualize and articulate the five structural elements of a story, specifically through the lens of the classic tale of Cinderella. It introduces the concept that every narrative has a distinct shape characterized by different levels of excitement, much like a mountain climb. The lesson includes activities that ask students to trace the emotional arc of Cinderella's story, delineating the key events in the beginning, middle, and end of the tale. Students are encouraged to engage with the text by sketching a story shape and identifying the climax of the narrative, leading to a deeper understanding of storytelling.