Sequencing Stories
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and ordering events in fictional stories to improve reading comprehension.
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Sequencing Stories in Fiction
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Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions about the order of events.
The Little Bear's Big Day
Little Bear woke up with a yawn. Today was his birthday! First, he went to the kitchen where Mama Bear had made him a special breakfast of honey cakes. After he ate, he helped Papa Bear gather berries for the party. Next, his friends, Rabbit and Squirrel, arrived with colorful presents. They played hide-and-seek in the meadow for a long time. Finally, Mama Bear brought out a big, delicious berry pie. Everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' as Little Bear made a wish and blew out the candles.
1. What did Little Bear do immediately after eating his honey cakes?
He played hide-and-seek.
He helped Papa Bear gather berries.
His friends arrived.
He blew out candles.
2. Number the events from the story in the correct order from 1 to 4.
Little Bear's friends arrived with presents.
Mama Bear made honey cakes for breakfast.
Everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' as Little Bear blew out candles.
Little Bear and Papa Bear gathered berries.
3. Complete the sentences using words from the story that show order.
Little Bear woke up. , he ate honey cakes.
He helped Papa Bear gather berries. , his friends arrived.
They played hide-and-seek. , Mama Bear brought out the pie.
4. What happened just before Little Bear made a wish and blew out the candles?
5. True or False: Little Bear played hide-and-seek before he ate breakfast.
True
False