Narrative writing anchor charts are beneficial across all grade levels. From elementary to high school, these charts adapt to different writing skills, helping all students improve their storytelling abilities.

A good narrative anchor chart should include: An outline of the overall structure of beginning, middle and end that makes a good story. An explanation of the internal structure of a good story: hook, problem, action, climax, solution.

Today, we are going to take a look at 7 strong anchor charts for teaching narrative writing. Anchor charts are always a great tool for introducing or even revisiting a skill. In this case, the anchor charts are going to help students better understand the requirements and structure of narrative writing.

Here are the most important ones upper elementary students should see on a narrative writing anchor chart. Setting: Where and when the story takes place. Characters: Introduce and describe the main characters. Plot: The sequence of events that make up the story. Conflict: The central problem or challenge the characters face.

You can create an anchor chart that lists the aspects of a good story. Students should consider where and when their memories or events occurred, create a precise sequence of events, including important details, and keep the narrative focused on the small moment.