Narrative Story Planner
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Narrative Story Planner
Crafting Vivid Stories – Years 5–6
📖 Part 1: Story Map – Plan Your Narrative
Use this story map to organise your ideas before you start writing. Jot down key words and phrases — you don't need full sentences yet!
Try using a simile or metaphor! e.g. "She was as brave as a lion" or "He had a heart of gold."
Use a simile or metaphor to describe the setting, e.g. "The forest was as dark as a cave."
First: _____________________________________________________________
Then / Suddenly: ____________________________________________________
After that: _________________________________________________________
✏️ Part 2: Draft Your Opening Paragraph
Use your story map to write your opening paragraph below. Try to hook your reader straight away! Include a vivid description of your setting or character, and hint at what the story is about.
Helpful time connectives: One afternoon… / Suddenly… / Before long… / Without warning…
🎯 Part 3: My Writing Goal
After sharing your draft with a partner, think about what you could improve. Set yourself a writing goal for next time.
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