Summer & Winter Narrative Story Writing & Mapping for 2nd & 3rd Grades

Narrative Story Writing & Story Mapping (Summer & Winter) for 2nd and 3rd Grade

You can help your students build strong narrative writing skills with this seasonal story writing and story mapping resource. I have designed it especially for 2nd and 3rd grade learners. Students can choose to write a summer or winter story. The points inside will help your students step by step as they plan, brainstorm, and write a realistic narrative story. They will enjoy writing in a fun and structured way. This resource keeps writing organized while still allowing plenty of room for creativity. It is perfect for young writers who need support but also love to imagine.

What’s inside?

• A seasonal choice: students will write either a summer or a winter narrative story

• A story map template to organize beginning, middle, and end of the story

• Summer and winter word banks are also inside for vocabulary support

• A simple explanation of narrative story parts

• Story planning and brainstorming questions

• “My Raw Idea Space” for rough drafts and free thinking

• Winter vocabulary activity with a snowman coloring page

• Summer vocabulary activity with a Japanese folding fan coloring page

• Answer keys

It is suited for:

✔️ 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
✔️ It also works well for advanced 1st grade students

Resource features:

• It focuses on narrative writing and story mapping in an organized way

• Fun seasonal themes to keep the students engaged

• Visual supports and word banks for struggling writers are also given inside this set

• This resource encourages creativity while keeping all the stories realistic

• It is a no-prep and easy to use resource

• It includes both writing as well as coloring activities

• This resource is a great balance of structure and imagination

How to use it:

This resource is flexible and can be used in many settings:

It can be used a/ins:

• Whole-group narrative writing lessons

• Writing centers or literacy stations

• Seasonal writing units (summer or winter)

• Independent writing practice

• Small-group instruction or intervention

• Homework or take-home projects

• Early finisher activities (write + color)

This resource may help students develop strong writing habits step by step.

It is helpful for teachers, homeschoolers & parents because

• It is no-prep and therefore it saves planning time

• It also supports narrative writing standards and it is easy to differentiate

• It is highly engaging and classroom-friendly

• It is based on seasonal themes to keep children motivated

• It combines writing, vocabulary, and creativity at the same time.

• It is great for extra writing practice at home

• It builds confidence in storytelling

• This pack is a fun and low-stress way to practice writing skills

This summer and winter narrative writing activity helps students:

• Understand the story structure and organize their ideas using story maps

• It also helps in building seasonal vocabulary

• It helps kids enjoy the writing process through visuals and creativity

It is best for classrooms, homeschooling, or at-home learning. This story writing resource makes seasonal narrative writing simple, engaging, and effective.