Narrative Writing: Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which is the BEST way to start a story?
A) The end.
B) I like pizza.
C) One dark night, a wolf howled.
D) And then they left.
This is the best story starter because it sets the scene and makes you want to read more.
2. What is the 'setting' of a story?
A) The problem
B) Where and when it happens
C) The last sentence
D) The title
The setting tells the reader where the story takes place and when it happens.
3. In the story 'A frog lost his hat at the pond,' what is the problem?
A) The frog is at the pond.
B) The pond is big.
C) The frog lost his hat.
D) The frog can swim.
The problem is that the frog lost his hat, which is what needs to be solved in the story.
4. What comes AFTER the beginning of a story?
A) The title
B) The middle
C) The cover
D) The author
The middle comes after the beginning and is where more events happen in the story.
Part B: Complete the Story
Write the missing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The hero of the story had to cross a deep river.
The deep river is a problem the characters must solve in the story.
2. The problem was solved when the fox shared his food.
Sharing food shows how the fox is kind and helps solve the problem.
3. First she woke up. Next she got dressed. Then she ate breakfast.
Then is a time-order word that shows what happens next in the story.
4. The story ends when the dragon becomes friendly.
The dragon becoming friendly is how the problem gets solved at the end.
5. The best stories make the reader feel happy inside.
A good story ending makes the reader feel happy because the problem is solved.