Story Plot Structure

A worksheet for 3rd graders to understand basic plot structure elements like beginning, middle, and end.

Grade 3 ELA ReadingReading Comprehension StrategiesPlot Structure

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.5

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Story Plot Structure

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Read the story below. Then, answer the questions about the plot structure.

The Little Red Hen

Once upon a time, a Little Red Hen found a grain of wheat. She asked her friends, the Pig, the Cat, and the Dog, if they would help her plant it. 'Not I,' said the Pig. 'Not I,' said the Cat. 'Not I,' said the Dog. So, the Little Red Hen planted it herself.

Soon, the wheat grew tall and ripe. The Little Red Hen asked her friends to help her cut the wheat. 'Not I,' said the Pig. 'Not I,' said the Cat. 'Not I,' said the Dog. So, the Little Red Hen cut it herself. Then she asked for help taking the wheat to the mill. Again, her friends refused. So, she took it herself.

After the wheat was ground into flour, the Little Red Hen asked her friends to help her bake bread. 'Not I,' said the Pig. 'Not I,' said the Cat. 'Not I,' said the Dog. So, the Little Red Hen baked the bread herself. When the delicious smell of fresh bread filled the air, the Little Red Hen asked, 'Who will help me eat this bread?' 'I will!' said the Pig. 'I will!' said the Cat. 'I will!' said the Dog. But the Little Red Hen said, 'No, you won't! I planted it, I cut it, I took it to the mill, and I baked it. So, I will eat it myself!' And she did.

1. In the of the story, the Little Red Hen finds a grain of wheat and asks her friends for help.

2. The of the story is when the Little Red Hen does all the work to grow the wheat, take it to the mill, and bake the bread by herself.

3. The of the story is when the Little Red Hen eats the bread all by herself because her friends did not help.

4. What is the main problem in the story?

The Little Red Hen can't find wheat.

Her friends don't want to help her.

The wheat won't grow.

She doesn't know how to bake bread.

5. What is the solution to the problem in the story?

Her friends finally help her.

She bakes the bread and shares it.

She does all the work and eats the bread herself.

She gives up and doesn't make bread.

6. What is the setting of the story (where and when does it take place)?