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Support your students to comprehend fictional texts and craft clear and engaging narratives with this SWBST Writing Scaffold!

Based on the well-known 'Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then' structure, this digital download helps learners break down story ideas into manageable parts, guiding them to comprehend a text or create a focused and well-sequenced imaginative text of their own.

This scaffold encourages students to identify the main character, their goal or desire, the obstacle they face, and how the story unfolds and resolves—making it ideal for teaching plot structure in a simple and effective way.

What’s included in this teacher resource:

• SWBST planning template with sections for:

  • Somebody – Who is the main character?

  • Wanted – What did they want or need?

  • But – What problem or challenge did they face?

  • So – What did they do in response?

  • Then – How did the story end?

• Clear layout with writing space for each section

Simple, structured, and easy to use—this SWBST scaffold will have your students planning their stories with confidence and creativity!

Format: PDF

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