Overcoming obstacles narrative graphic planner

1. Unit 6: Theme
Visual Arts Integration
4th Grade "Overcoming
Obstacles Portrait"
Amy Zschaber, VAPA / STEAM Coordinator
azschaber@stancoe.org
Name ___________________________________________________________
You are learning about theme and overcoming obstacles. Use the planner below to write a narrative about
an obstacle you have overcome. It could be something small like learning how to tie shoes, or something
big like standing up to a bully.
What is the theme of your narrative? _______________________________________________________
Who is in the story?
Where/when does it take place?
Emotions, feelings, & reactions
you want to share with the reader
Sensory Details
The hook: Catch your reader's attention with your first sentence.
Beginning paragraph with at least 3 sentences (supporting statements & evidence).
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2. Beginning paragraph with at least 3 sentences. continued from the previous page
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Middle paragraph with at least 3 sentences (supporting statements & evidence).
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Conclusion paragraph with at least 3 sentences (supporting statements & evidence).
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