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.