Narrative Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The beginning of a story tells what happens first.
The beginning is the first part of a story, where we meet the characters and learn the setting.
2. A character is a person or animal in a story.
Characters are the people or animals that the story is about, like a girl or a fox.
3. The place where a story happens is the setting.
The setting names the place, like a beach or barn, where the story takes place.
4. A story problem is something the hero must solve.
The hero has to solve, or fix, the problem to make the story have a happy ending.
5. The ending of a story tells what happens last.
The ending is the last part of a story, where the problem is wrapped up.
6. Once upon a time is a way to start a story.
"Once upon a time" is the famous opening line for many fairy tales and stories.
7. A plot tells what happens in a story.
The plot is the order of events, telling what happens from beginning to end.
8. The hero feels happy when the problem is fixed.
When the problem is solved, the hero feels happy because everything turned out okay.
9. A fairy tale is a type of story.
A fairy tale is a special kind of story that often has magic, kings, and princesses.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
beginning
→ the start of a story
what happens in a story
character
→ a person in a story
a person in a story
setting
→ where a story happens
where a story happens
plot
→ what happens in a story
the start of a story
The beginning starts the story, characters are the people inside it, the setting is the place it happens, and the plot is the events that unfold.