Activity: Somebody/Wanted/But/So
Purpose:
To construct a graphic organizer to summarize story elements.
1. Have student fold a sheet of paper in
fourths (or use our graphic organizer)
and write the following headings on
the four sections:
Somebody, Wanted, But, So.
2. Using a story that the student has read, have student
complete his/her individual chart by writing a statement
under each section:
• Somebody (identify the character)
• Wanted (describe the character’s goal)
• But (describe a conflict that hinders the character)
• So (describe the resolution of the conflict)
Remind student to focus on information that is most significant.