The hardest worksheet asks first graders to analyze story elements with confidence. Part A presents four multiple-choice questions about identifying a character's problem, naming the part of a story that introduces characters, and finding the setting in a story about a bunny on a farm. Part B closes with five advanced fill-in-the-blank sentences about a sleepless owl, a mouse asking for help, and a baby animal hatching from an egg in proper sequence.
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Narrative Writing: Story Starters
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which sentence tells about a character's PROBLEM?
A) The sun was bright.
B) Sam could not find his shoes.
C) The park was big.
D) Birds sang in the tree.
2. What part of a story introduces the characters?
A) The end
B) The middle
C) The beginning
D) The title page
3. In the story 'A bunny hopped to the farm to find carrots,' where is the setting?
A) A school
B) A farm
C) A house
D) A store
4. Which word helps put story events in ORDER?
A) Because
B) Next
C) But
D) Very
Part B: Complete the Story
Write the missing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The owl could not sleep because it was too loud.
2. To solve the problem, the mouse asked a friend for help.
3. First the egg cracked. Then a baby chick came out.
4. At the end of the story, the lost puppy found its owner.
5. A story about a trip to the moon takes place in space.
Narrative Writing: Story Starters
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which sentence tells about a character's PROBLEM?
A) The sun was bright.
B) Sam could not find his shoes.
C) The park was big.
D) Birds sang in the tree.
2. What part of a story introduces the characters?
A) The end
B) The middle
C) The beginning
D) The title page
3. In the story 'A bunny hopped to the farm to find carrots,' where is the setting?
A) A school
B) A farm
C) A house
D) A store
4. Which word helps put story events in ORDER?
A) Because
B) Next
C) But
D) Very
★ Part B: Complete the Story
Write the missing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1) The owl could not sleep because it was too loud.
2) To solve the problem, the mouse asked a friend for help.
3) First the egg cracked. Then a baby chick came out.
4) At the end of the story, the lost puppy found its owner.
5) A story about a trip to the moon takes place in space.
Ready to Practice?
For Part A, circle the correct answer. For Part B, write the missing word on the line.
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