Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, and End
This worksheet helps first graders understand and identify the beginning, middle, and end of a simple story.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, and End
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read the story below. Then, answer the questions about the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
The Little Red Hen
Once upon a time, a Little Red Hen found a grain of wheat. "Who will help me plant this wheat?" she asked. The Pig, the Cat, and the Dog all said, "Not I!"
So, the Little Red Hen planted the wheat all by herself. When the wheat grew tall, she asked, "Who will help me cut the wheat?" The Pig, the Cat, and the Dog all said, "Not I!" So, the Little Red Hen cut the wheat all by herself.
Then, she asked, "Who will help me bake the bread?" The Pig, the Cat, and the Dog all said, "Not I!" So, the Little Red Hen baked the bread all by herself. When the bread was ready, she asked, "Who will help me eat the bread?" "I will!" cried the Pig, the Cat, and the Dog. "No, you won't!" said the Little Red Hen. "I will eat it myself!" And she did.
1. In the beginning of the story, the Little Red Hen found a of wheat.
2. In the middle of the story, the Little Red Hen planted, cut, and baked the by herself.
3. At the end of the story, the Little Red Hen ate the bread all by .
4. What happened at the beginning of the story?
5. What happened in the middle of the story?
6. What happened at the end of the story?
7. The Pig helped the Little Red Hen plant the wheat.
True
False
8. The Little Red Hen ate the bread by herself.
True
False
Draw a picture of the beginning, middle, and end of the story in the boxes below.
Beginning
Middle
End
Related Worksheets
Learning the Letter H
A worksheet for first graders to practice recognizing, writing, and identifying words with the letter H.
Learning About Parables
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet to introduce students to parables through a simple story and related questions.
Cartoon Analysis Fun!
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet to help students analyze popular cartoon characters and their actions.
Sentence Comprehension Practice
A first-grade worksheet to practice reading and understanding simple sentences, identifying key details, and answering comprehension questions.
All About the Letter M
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet focusing on recognizing, writing, and identifying words with the letter M.
Learning the Letter S
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet focused on recognizing, writing, and identifying words with the letter S.
All About the Letter B
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet focusing on recognizing, writing, and identifying words with the letter B.
All About the Letter B
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet focusing on recognizing, writing, and identifying words with the letter B.