Narrative Writing: Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Complete the Story Starter
Write the missing word on the line to finish each story starter.
1. One sunny day, a little girl found a shiny coin.
The girl is the character who starts the story by finding a shiny coin.
2. The funny dog ran across the yard.
The dog is the character in this story starter who runs across the yard.
3. Once upon a time, there was a brave knight.
The knight is the brave character who could go on an adventure in this story.
4. A tiny bird flew to the tall tree.
The tree is part of the setting, which is where the story happens.
5. In a cozy house, a mom baked a cake.
Mom is the character in this story starter who bakes a cake.
6. A good story has a beginning, middle, and end.
True False
This is true because every story has three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an end.
7. 'Once upon a time' is a good way to start a story.
True False
This is true because 'Once upon a time' is a classic way to begin a story.
8. A story does not need any characters.
True False
This is false because every story needs at least one character for things to happen to.
9. The ending of a story comes before the middle.
True False
This is false because the correct order is beginning, then middle, then ending.
Part B: Finish the Sentence
Write the missing word to complete each story sentence.
1. The cat hid under the bed.
The bed is where the cat hides, which adds to the setting of the story.
2. The boy was happy because he found his lost toy.
Finding the lost toy could be how the problem in the story gets solved.
3. At the end of the day, everyone went home.
Going home is a good way to end a story because it wraps things up.