Narrative Story Planner Graphic Organizer

A printable story planner: students map the title, characters, setting, and the beginning, middle, and end before they write a narrative.

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What students practice

Students plan a narrative before drafting — naming the characters and setting and sketching the beginning, middle, and end so their story has a clear structure.

What’s on it

  • Boxes for Title, Characters, and Setting
  • Beginning, Middle, and End boxes
  • Name and Date line; color and black & white versions

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Classroom use ideas

  • Planning a personal or fictional narrative
  • Pre-writing for story assignments
  • Writing centers and small groups

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