Look, then try.
Keep your story map nearby. Tell your story aloud, then type a few sentences or ask a grown-up to write your words. Use the prompts to connect the parts. Read it back and add a detail if a listener needs more information. Save before leaving or refreshing this page.
An adult helps cut character cards. Keep small paper scraps away from younger children. You can draw, type or ask a grown-up to write your words.
Use a finger, stylus or mouse in each drawing box. Type below it, or ask a grown-up to write your words. Your work stays in this tab. Save before refreshing or leaving.
My favourite scene
Draw the moment you most want your reader to imagine.
My story
Add another illustration if you wish, then tell the three parts below.
Read it back
Draw or describe something you would like to add.
Your ideas belong here. There is no score.
What are we learning?
Speaking, drawing and writing are different ways to develop an idea. Revising helps make your meaning clearer.
Prefer a worksheet?
Open the individual cartoon activity sheet to print or save. Use portrait orientation and fit to page.
Open worksheet to save ↓Try another story activity.
Make a Story MapChoose a character, imagine a place and plan a story with pictures.
Draw · Type · Save
Choose a Story CharacterMeet six picture characters or invent someone completely new.
Draw · Type · Save
Where Is My Story?Imagine a place and choose details that help someone picture it.
Draw · Type · Save
My Beginning, Middle and EndArrange your ideas into three connected parts.
Draw · Type · Save