Story Steps Graphic Organizer
Story Steps Organizer
Record the key events in chronological order
Name:
Date:
Story Title:
Author:
Directions: Sketch a quick thumbnail and write complete sentences describing each part of the story.
Order: 1 → 2 → 3
1 Beginning • Characters, Setting & Starting Problem
Transition Words: First, At first, In the beginning, Once
Sketch Characters/Place
Prompts: Who are the characters? Where does the story take place? What is the main problem or goal?
2 Middle • Events, Challenge & Climax
Transition Words: Next, Then, After that, Suddenly, Later
Sketch The Big Event
Prompts: What actions do the characters take? What big challenge or turning point occurs?
3 End • Resolution & Lesson Learned
Transition Words: Finally, In the end, At last, To wrap up
Sketch The Solution
Prompts: How was the problem solved? How do the characters feel? What was learned?
Story Retell & Flow
Connect your Beginning, Middle, and End into a complete paragraph
Name:
TRANSITION BANK:
Beginning: First • In the beginning • Once
Middle: Next • Then • Suddenly • Later
End: Finally • In the end • At last
My Story Retell
Write your story in sequence. Use transition words to link your ideas smoothly.
14 Writing Lines
Self-Check:
Characters & Setting
Main Problem & Events
Clear Solution & Ending
Used Transition Words
