Narrative Arc Planner

Students use a structured planning guide to outline a personal narrative using the stages of a classic narrative arc: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. They must describe characters, setting, key events, turning points, and outcomes based on a real personal experience. This organizer teaches students how to plan a story intentionally before drafting. It helps them understand how tension builds and resolves, leading to a clear and meaningful narrative structure. Students practice organizing their thoughts and creating logical flow within their writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Narrative Structure

English Language Arts – Prewriting and Planning

English Language Arts – Sequencing Events

English Language Arts – Developing Story Elements

This worksheet is part of our Personal Narrative Worksheets collection.