The Storm Whale Story Writing Pack Year 1-2
Bring the beloved story The Storm Whale to life with this engaging, low-prep writing pack designed to support young writers as they retell, sequence, plan, and write their own narratives. This resource helps children develop confidence in storytelling while practicing key writing skills such as sequencing, vocabulary development, sentence writing, and story structure. Based on The Storm Whale by Benji Davies, students explore the story through visual prompts, story mapping, planning activities, and structured writing support.
What’s Included?
Story Vocabulary Mat
Sequencing Picture Cards
Story Sequencing Activity
Story Map / Storyboard Template
Narrative Planning Sheet
Step-by-Step Writing Scaffold
Writer’s Checklist
Ocean-Themed Publishing Paper
Skills Covered
Story Retelling
Sequencing Events
Story Structure (Beginning, Middle, End)
Character and Setting Identification
Time Adverbials
Adjectives and Adverbs
Past Tense Verbs
Narrative Writing
Editing and Self-Assessment
Perfect For
Year 1 / Grade 1
Year 2 / Grade 2 Support
Guided Reading Follow-Up Activities
Independent Writing
EAL / ESL Learners
Whole-Class Writing Lessons
Why Teachers Love It
This pack provides a clear progression from reading and understanding the story to planning and writing independently. The visual supports, story map, vocabulary resources, and writing scaffold help children organize their ideas and build confidence as writers. The included publishing paper also gives students an opportunity to proudly present their finished work.
Pages Included: 6
Recommended Age: five to seven years (Year one to two / Grades one to two)
Theme: Ocean, Friendship, Narrative Writing, Story Retelling, The Storm Whale.
