Understanding Story Plot
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet to help students identify and understand the key plot elements of a story, including characters, setting, problem, and solution.
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Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions about the story's plot elements.
The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar
Little Bear woke up one sunny morning in his cozy cave. He stretched and yawned, ready to play. He tried to let out a big morning roar, but nothing came out! Only a tiny squeak. Little Bear was very worried. How would he scare away the buzzing bees or call his friends to play without his mighty roar? He decided to ask Wise Old Owl for help.
He padded through the tall green grass, past the chattering squirrels, until he reached Wise Old Owl's tree. "Oh, Wise Old Owl," he squeaked, "I've lost my roar!" Wise Old Owl blinked slowly. "Hmm," she hooted, "Sometimes a roar just needs a good warm-up! Try drinking some warm honey water." Little Bear hurried back, found some sweet honey, mixed it with warm water, and drank it all up.
He took a deep breath, and this time, a small but strong 'ROAR!' came out! It wasn't his biggest roar yet, but it was a start. Little Bear practiced all day, and by sunset, his mighty roar was back, louder and stronger than ever!
1. The main character in the story is .
2. The story mostly takes place in a .
3. Little Bear's problem was that he .
4. Wise Old Owl told Little Bear to drink .
5. What was the solution to Little Bear's problem?
He found a new roar.
He drank warm honey water and practiced.
His friends taught him to roar.
He just waited for it to come back.
6. Little Bear was happy when he first woke up and couldn't roar.
True
False
7. Wise Old Owl told Little Bear to go find new friends.
True
False
8. What lesson did Little Bear learn by the end of the story?