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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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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
Organise the jumbled paragraphs into the correct order. This activity helps students consolidate their understanding of narrative structure.
Highlight Features in a Narrative
Read the narrative and then answer the questions about the structure and language elements used.
Sizzling Starts Cut & Paste
A sizzling start is an opening to a story that captures the reader’s interest. Match up the sizzling start examples to their names.
Writing Sizzling Starts
Read about 6 different types of sizzling starts and then write an example of each.
Sizzling Starts Display
Read about 6 different types of sizzling starts and an example of each.
Narrative Planning Template (4)
A template to help learners plan to write a narrative.
Narrative Planning Template (3)
A template to help learners plan to write a narrative.
Narrative Planning Template (2)
A template to help learners plan to write a narrative.
Narrative Planning Template (1)
A template to help learners plan to write a narrative.
Narrative Features Definition Match
Match up each narrative element and language feature to its definition.
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