Narrative Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. story
2. write
3. begin
4. hero
5. tale
6. plot
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Every story has a beginning and an end.
Stories start at the beginning and finish at the end, so "beginning" pairs with "end" in this sentence.
2. The main person in a story is the hero.
We call the main, brave person in a story the hero, like the prince or princess in fairy tales.
3. A story can happen in a place called a setting.
The setting is the place where the story takes place, like a forest, school, or castle.
4. You use a pencil to write a story.
We use a pencil to write words on paper, which is how we put a story down to share.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A story must have a beginning.
True False
Yes, every story needs a beginning so the reader knows how the events get started.
2. Stories do not have characters.
True False
Stories always have characters because we need people or animals for things to happen to.
3. A setting is where a story happens.
True False
Yes, the setting tells us the place, such as a beach or barn, where the story unfolds.