Narrative Writing Practice

A Grade 2 ELA worksheet to practice identifying and writing narrative elements like characters, setting, and plot.

Grade 2 ELA WritingNonfiction WritingNarrative Writing

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.3

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Narrative Writing Practice

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Read the story below and answer the questions. Then, write your own short story.

The Little Blue Bird

Once upon a time, in a tall oak tree, lived a little blue bird named Sky. Sky loved to sing happy songs every morning. One sunny day, Sky saw a shiny red apple fall from a branch. It rolled right into a small hole at the bottom of the tree. Sky tried to push it out, but it was stuck! Suddenly, a kind squirrel named Squeaky came by. Squeaky used his strong teeth to nibble around the apple, making the hole bigger. Sky carefully pulled the apple out. 'Thank you, Squeaky!' chirped Sky. They shared the delicious apple and became good friends.

1. The main character in the story is .

2. The story takes place in a .

3. The problem in the story is that the .

4. The solution to the problem is when .

5. What did Sky and Squeaky do at the end of the story?

Now it's your turn! Write a short story about a pet or an animal. Remember to include:

• Characters: Who is in your story?

• Setting: Where does your story happen?

• Problem: What challenge do your characters face?

• Solution: How do they solve the problem?