This printable teacher resource is designed to save time and support effective teaching in busy primary classrooms. As part of our trusted collection of teaching resources, it provides practical teaching tools that are ready to use and easy to implement.

Support students to plan engaging and well-structured narratives with this Story Planning Scaffold.

This digital download is designed to guide young writers as they develop a clear orientation, two or three problems/events, and a satisfying resolution — all while allowing for flexibility and creativity.

With options to include one, two, or three problems, this resource supports differentiated storytelling and encourages students to think deeply about plot development and story structure. Whether used during a writing unit or for creative story time, this scaffold gives learners the tools to organise their ideas before drafting.

What’s included in this teacher resource:

• A range of story planning templates featuring:
  • Orientation – setting the scene and introducing characters
  • Problem(s) – choose from 1, 2, or 3 conflict structures
  • Resolution

Format: PDF

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