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 Blue Bird

Once upon a time, in a tall oak tree, lived a little blue bird named Sky. Sky loved to sing, but he was very shy. He would only sing when no one was around. One sunny morning, Sky saw a group of children playing beneath his tree. They looked sad because their kite was stuck high in the branches.

Sky felt a little nervous, but he knew he could help. He flew down to the children and chirped. They looked up, surprised to see a bird so close. Sky then flew up to the kite, carefully pecked at the string, and loosened it. The kite floated gently down to the ground. The children cheered and clapped their hands.

From that day on, Sky was not shy anymore. He sang his beautiful songs for everyone to hear, and the children often came to listen. He learned that helping others can make you feel brave and happy.

1. In the   of the story, Sky was a shy bird who loved to sing but only when no one was around.

2. The   of the story tells us how Sky helped the children get their kite back.

3. At the   of the story, Sky was no longer shy and sang for everyone.

4. What is the main problem in the beginning of the story?

5. What event happens in the middle of the story?

6. Describe how Sky changed from the beginning of the story to the end.

7. What important lesson did Sky learn by the end of the story?

Number the events below in the order they happened in the story (1 for beginning, 2 for middle, 3 for end).