English /Writing /Narratives

This collection of narrative writing worksheets helps teach narrative structure, language elements, how to write sizzling starts and more. Narratives are stories. They all follow a similar structure: orientation (the introduction), complication (the problem) and the resolution (solution). As well as following this structure, authors also use several language features to help make their stories interesting. Vivid verbs add excitement and interest to stories. Adjectives and adverbs add detail to storylines and events the draw the reader into the story. Time connectives and pronouns help the writing flow and move the story along. Watch our Narrative Video Series. and our video on Building Tension in writing.

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Character Planner

A template to help develop a character.

Narrative Structure Exemplar (1)

An example of a narrative text for the early and middle years. Structure, elements and language features are highlighted.

Narrative Feature Find

Read the story and then follow the instructions to analyse its features.

A Jumbled Story

Cut and paste to unjumble the narrative.

Story Writing Prompt Cards

A set of 20 story writing prompt cards.

Narrative Structure Poster Set

A set of posters explaining the narrative elements: ‘introduction’, ‘problem’ and ‘solution’.

Narrative Structure Poster (1)

A poster for the early years showing the structure of a narrative.

Narrative Structure Poster (2)

A poster for the middle and upper years showing the structure of a narrative.

Story Map Template (2)

Use this story map to plan out ideas for a narrative.

Story Map Hill Template

Use this story map to plan out ideas for a narrative.

Narrative Structure Exemplar (2)

An example of a narrative text for the middle and upper years. Structure, elements and language features are highlighted.

Narrative Structure Jumble

This activity helps consolidate understanding of narrative structure. Organise the jumbled paragraphs into the correct order.