Introduce the writing modes

Tie the three major writing standards to the author’s purpose.

Introduce writing purposes
with digital examples.

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18″x24″ Poster | Digital version

Honor that stories require conflict

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Problem with SOMEONE | SOMETHING | HIMSELF

Determine the solution/resolution.

JPEG | PDF

Imply theme by including character reflections and lessons learned.

Define the shape of stories

PNG | JPEG

Utilize the planning tool your students are most familiar with.

PDF | Landscape | Portrait
Spanish | FigJam

Plot Exposition Map
Ride the Story Plot

Generate narrative responses to text

Expose students to four types of narrative-writing tasks that are all rooted in reading.

This resource identifies the types of problems and solutions used in common picture books and fairytales.

Comprehend the original story.

Ride the Story Plot | JPEG | FigJam
SWBST Frame | Storyboard

Continue the story.

Continue the story following a similar plot.

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Original Summary

Rewrite the story from a different perspective.

Rewrite the POV | Example

Rewrite narrative perspective.
Template | Baby Bear Example

Insert a missing part or page.

Insert the missing part | Example

Write fiction based on fact.

Fiction based on Fact | Example