Widgit & Colourful Semantics Retelling/Narrative Framework (3-Step & 4-Step Sequence)

Help your learners master chronological order, retelling or narrative structure, and sentence building with these clean, low-prep frameworks! Designed specifically for pupils with SEND, EAL learners, and early writers, this resource uses visual dual-coding and Colourful Semantics colour standards to reduce cognitive load and scaffold independent story retelling.

Whether you are working on story comprehension, guided writing, or speech and language interventions, this adaptable template provides the visual structure your pupils need to succeed.

What’s Included:
Widgit Symbols for Time Adverbials: Clear, visual symbol prompts for key sequencing transition words (First, Second, Next, Last) to guide narrative flow.

Boxes for Drawings: Generous, high-contrast visual prompt containers in every section for pupils to draw, sketch, or attach velcro picture cards.

Lines for Writing On: Wide, accessible handwriting lines designed to support clear letter formation and written responses.

Colourful Semantics Sentence Builder Support: Color-coded box-slot builders directly integrated into each section to scaffold full sentence construction

Why Teachers & TAs Love It:
Differentiated Frameworks: Features both a 3-step option (First, Next, Last) and an extended 4-step option (First, Second, Next, Last) to support or extend different ability groups.