Narrative Text Example for Kids

This narrative text poster has been written and created by a teacher to assist in the classroom when learning about the text type of narrative and the typical structure of this text. Providing students with an annotated example of the text type they are learning about not only provides a concrete example but also serves as a visual reminder during the whole Narrative teaching unit.

Annotated narrative texts provide invaluable support for classroom instruction, offering teachers a versatile resource to enhance their teaching of narrative writing. Whether used as a teaching tool during whole-class instruction, as a reference guide for small group work, or as a visual aid for individual student practise, our narrative text poster serves as a versatile resource that can be integrated seamlessly into lesson plans. By providing students with a clear example of the narrative text type and its components, teachers can scaffold their instruction effectively, guiding students through the process of analyzing, writing, and revising their own narratives. This targeted support helps students develop a deeper understanding of narrative writing concepts and empowers them to apply their knowledge with confidence.

Narrative Planning Templates

During your narrative unit planning, you may also be looking for some narrative writing templates or scaffolds to help your students as they begin to write their very own narrative stories. Here are some fantastic narrative planning templates:

• Narrative Planning Template – including orientation, complication, events and climax.
• Narrative Plot Structure Template – including a story mountain to help students write narrative texts.
• Narrative Elements Graphic Organisers – a set of differentiated graphic organisers to encourage students to write and draw about various story elements.
• Narrative Booklet Template – a storybook themed booklet for students to use when publishing their narrative texts.

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More Narrative Resources for the Classroom

Looking for more resources to add to your Narrative lesson planning? We have you covered…

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Developing Narrative Features PowerPoint - Year 5 and Year 6

A 26 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the features of narrative texts.

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Narrative Plot Structure Diagram

A plot diagram for students to refer to when planning their narrative writing.