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 Seed

Once upon a time, in a cozy little garden, lived a tiny brown seed. It was snuggled deep in the warm earth, dreaming of sunshine and rain. One day, a gentle spring rain began to fall, soaking the soil. The seed felt a tingle, then a tiny crack. A little root pushed down, and a tiny sprout pushed up towards the light. The sun shone brightly, warming the little sprout.

As days turned into weeks, the sprout grew taller and stronger. Its stem became thick, and green leaves unfurled, reaching for the sky. Bees buzzed around, and butterflies fluttered past, admiring the growing plant. The little plant felt happy and proud, soaking up all the nutrients from the soil and the energy from the sun. It knew it was becoming something special.

Finally, one sunny morning, a beautiful pink flower bloomed on the plant. Its petals were soft and smelled sweet. Birds sang happily, and a little girl walking by stopped to admire its beauty. The flower swayed gently in the breeze, knowing it had fulfilled its purpose. It was no longer just a tiny seed, but a magnificent bloom bringing joy to the garden.

1. In the   of the story, we learn about the tiny brown seed snuggled in the earth.

2. The middle of the story describes how the sprout   and grew taller.

3. The   of the story tells us about the beautiful pink flower blooming.

4. What was the main event that happened in the beginning of the story?

5. Describe what happened in the middle of the story.

6. How did the story end?

7. Which of these events happened in the BEGINNING of the story?

8. Which of these events happened in the MIDDLE of the story?

9. The story begins with a beautiful flower blooming.

10. The middle of the story describes the seed cracking and a sprout pushing up.