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Narrative Story-Mapping Graphic Organiser

1. Plan your earthquake or volcano narrative using the story map below:

Character(s): Who is in your story?

Setting: Where and when does your story take place?

Problem: What natural disaster happens?

Events: What happens during the earthquake/volcano eruption? (List 3-4 main events)

Resolution: How is the problem solved?

Conclusion: How does your story end?

Word Banks and Sentence Frames

2. Circle the descriptive words you could use in your narrative:

trembled

rumbling

ash cloud

shuddered

molten lava

cracked

billowing smoke

thunderous roar

3. Complete these sentence starters for your narrative:

It was a _________________ earthquake that shook the _________________.

Suddenly, the _________________ began to _________________.

The ground _________________ beneath my feet like _________________.

I could hear the _________________ sound of _________________.

4. Write one complete sentence using at least two words from the word bank above:

Editing Checklist

5. Use this checklist to edit your narrative. Tick each box when complete:

Basic Editing (All Students):

I used capital letters at the start of sentences

I used full stops at the end of sentences

My sentences make sense

I included all parts of a narrative (beginning, middle, end)

I used time connectives (first, then, suddenly, finally)

Advanced Editing (Extension):

I used interesting descriptive words

I included dialogue with speech marks

I used similes or metaphors

I varied my sentence lengths

I showed emotions rather than just telling them

6. Write one thing you improved in your story after editing:

Earthquake Volcano Narrative Worksheets

Narrative Story-Mapping Graphic Organiser

Word Banks and Sentence Frames

Editing Checklist

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