Narrative Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. hero
2. tale
3. plot
4. begin
5. story
6. write
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A story has a beginning, middle, and end.
A story has three parts. The beginning comes first and tells how the story starts.
2. The main person in a story is the hero.
The hero is the main person in a story. The story follows what happens to the hero.
3. A short story can also be called a tale.
A tale is a short story that tells about something that happens. You can tell a tale out loud or write it down.
4. You use a pencil to write a story.
You use a pencil to write a story by putting words on paper to share your ideas.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Every story needs a beginning.
True False
True. A story needs a beginning because that is where you learn who and what the story is about.
2. A story does not need any characters.
True False
False. Every story needs characters because the story is about what happens to them.
3. You can write a story about your pet.
True False
True. You can write a story about anything, including your pet. Your pet could be the hero of the story!