Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each phrase into the correct category.
Beginning of a Story
Once upon a time...One sunny morning...Long ago there was... End of a Story
And they lived happily.That is how it ended.The end. Beginnings use opener phrases like 'Once upon a time' to set up a story, while endings use closers like 'The end' to wrap it up. The signal words in each phrase tell you where it belongs.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A story has a beginning, middle, and end.
Every narrative has three parts in order: beginning, middle, and end. The middle is where most of the action happens, so it sits between the other two.
2. The setting is where and when the story takes place.
The setting answers two questions — where the story happens (the place) and when it happens (the time). Think of it as the backdrop of the story.
3. A character is a person or animal in a story.
Characters are the 'who' of a story — the people, animals, or even made-up creatures that do things. Without characters, there would be nobody to do anything.
4. Details help the reader picture the story in their mind.
Good details paint a picture in the reader's mind so they can 'see' the story as they read. This is why writers add colors, sizes, and sounds.
5. Sequence words like 'first' and 'then' help organize a story.
Sequence words put events in a clear order, which organizes the story so readers don't get confused. Think of them as signposts showing what comes next.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Every story needs a beginning, middle, and end.
True False
These three parts are the building blocks of any narrative — without all three, a story feels unfinished. This is the most basic rule of storytelling.
2. Characters are only people, not animals.
True False
Characters can be people, animals, or even made-up creatures like dragons or talking toys. Any living or imagined being in the story counts as a character.
3. The setting tells where and when a story happens.
True False
Setting always includes both the place and the time, such as 'a forest at night' or 'a school in the morning'. These two pieces work together.
4. You do not need details in a good story.
True False
Details are what make a story interesting and come alive — without them, a story feels flat and boring. Good writers use details to help readers picture what's happening.