Narrative Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The character is the person or animal in a story.
The beginning is the first part of a story. It tells who is in the story and how it starts.
2. A story happens in a place called the setting.
A character is a person or animal in a story. Characters do things and have feelings.
3. The plot of a story is what happens.
The setting tells the reader where the story takes place. It helps you picture the story in your mind.
4. Every good story has a beginning.
The hero works to solve the problem. Solving the problem is what makes the story exciting.
5. A story ends when the problem is solved.
The ending is the last part of a story. It tells how everything works out in the end.
6. The hero is the brave person in a tale.
The phrase 'Once upon a time' is a classic way to start a fairy tale or make-believe story.
7. You tell a story with words and pictures.
The plot is what happens in the story. It includes the problem and how the hero solves it.
8. A fun story makes you want to read more.
When the problem is fixed, the hero feels happy because everything worked out in the end.
9. The middle of a story has the big problem.
A fairy tale is a made-up story with magic or enchanted characters. It often starts with 'Once upon a time.'
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
setting
→ where a story happens
where a story happens
character
→ who is in the story
who is in the story
beginning
→ the start of a tale
the start of a tale
plot
→ what happens next
what happens next
Each story word has a special meaning: the beginning starts the story, a character is who is in it, the setting is where it happens, and the plot is what happens.