Beginning, Middle, and End Story Structure
A Kindergarten ELA worksheet focusing on identifying the beginning, middle, and end of simple stories to build reading comprehension skills.
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Beginning, Middle, and End Story Structure
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Read each short story. Then, answer the questions about the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
Story 1: The Little Red Ball
Once there was a little red ball. It rolled out of the toy box. It bounced and bounced across the room. The little red ball rolled under the bed. A puppy found the ball. He wagged his tail and played with the ball. The puppy brought the ball back to the toy box. The little red ball was happy to be back with its friends.
1. In the beginning, the little red ball rolled out of the .
2. In the middle, a found the ball under the bed.
3. In the end, the puppy brought the ball back to the .
Story 2: Mia's Apple
Mia went to the kitchen. She wanted a snack. She saw a big, red apple on the table. Mia picked up the apple. She took a big bite. The apple was sweet and juicy. Mia ate the whole apple. She threw the core in the trash. Mia felt happy and full.
1. What happened at the beginning of Mia's story?
2. What happened in the middle of Mia's story?
3. What happened at the end of Mia's story?
Read the sentences. Mark if they tell about the beginning, middle, or end of a story.
1. The character solves a problem.
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2. The story introduces the characters and setting.
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3. The main event or problem happens.
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