
Setting the Scene: Orientation Planning Template
Help students build strong story beginnings with this Orientation Planning Scaffold. This digital download is designed to guide learners through the essential elements of the orientation in narrative writing — setting the stage with rich detail, clear characters, and hints of what's to come.
With structured prompts and space to plan the characters, setting, time, potential problem, and engaging details, this resource encourages students to create vivid, well-thought-out openings that capture the reader’s attention right from the start.
What’s Included:
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Orientation-focused planning template
Perfect for:
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Narrative and imaginative writing units
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Planning and pre-writing activities
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Supporting structured story development
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Encouraging thoughtful and creative story beginnings
Whether you’re teaching new writers or refining skills with more experienced students, this scaffold makes planning the orientation a focused and engaging process.
Format: PDF
