Grades 2–3
Six-Sentence Story Planner
A whole story in six sentences: who and where, a want, a problem, a try, what works and the ending.
Writing worksheet · Narrative writing organizers
Write a Fable with a Lesson
Pick a lesson like “think before you act,” plan two animal characters and what happens, then write the fable.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- Time
- About 40 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Narrative writing, Story planning, Sequence and transitions, Details and description
What kids do
“A fable is a short story with animal characters that teaches a lesson. Pick a lesson, then plan and write your fable.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Pick a lesson, or write your own
- Slow and steady wins the race.
- Do not judge by looks.
- Kindness is never wasted.
- Think before you act.
- Working together makes it easier.
- Tell the truth.
- How do they learn the lesson?
Teacher tip
Read a short Aesop fable aloud and have kids name the lesson before they write their own.
How to use it
- Let kids plan in drawings or quick notes, not full sentences.
- Give kids time to tell their story to a partner before drafting.
- Let early writers draw first, then talk, then write.
Watch for
Kids who spend the whole time drawing. Set a timer for the sketch.
Talk about it
- Where does your story get exciting?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Have kids act out their stories in small groups.
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