Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, and End

Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, and End

Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions about the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar

One sunny morning, deep in the Whispering Woods, a little bear named Barnaby woke up with a strange feeling. He tried to let out his usual morning roar, but nothing came out! He tried again, "ROAR!" but it was just a tiny squeak. Barnaby was very worried. How would he scare away the grumpy badger or call his mom for honey if he couldn't roar?

Barnaby decided to ask his friends for help. First, he found Rosie the Rabbit. "Rosie, I've lost my roar!" he squeaked. Rosie suggested he try drinking some warm berry juice. Barnaby drank a whole cup, but his roar was still gone. Next, he visited Oliver the Owl. Oliver, who was very wise, told Barnaby to try singing a loud song. Barnaby sang his loudest, but it only came out as a whisper. He started to feel very sad.

Finally, Barnaby saw his mom. He ran to her, tears welling up in his eyes, and tried to tell her what happened. As he opened his mouth to explain, a huge sneeze burst out! "ACHOO!" And right after the sneeze, a magnificent, rumbling ROAR came out! Barnaby was so surprised and happy. "My roar is back!" he shouted. His mom hugged him and said, "Sometimes, all you need is a good sneeze to clear things out!" Barnaby happily roared all the way home, ready for his honey.

1. What happened at the beginning of the story that made Barnaby worried?

2. What did Barnaby do in the middle of the story to try and get his roar back?

3. How did Barnaby finally get his roar back, and how did the story end?

4. Barnaby's first friend he asked for help was Oliver the Owl.

5. At the very   of the story, Barnaby woke up and couldn't roar.

6. In the   of the story, Barnaby asked his friends for help.

7. The story   with Barnaby getting his roar back after a sneeze.