Narrative Story Starters — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Once upon a time is a way to start a story.
Saying 'Once upon a time' is a well-known way to start a story. It tells the reader a tale is about to begin.
2. The setting is where the story takes place.
The setting tells us where and when the story takes place, like a beach on a sunny day.
3. A reader is someone who reads your story.
A reader is someone who reads your story. Good stories make readers want to keep reading.
4. The middle comes after the beginning.
The middle comes after the beginning. It is where the problem happens and the action takes place.
5. A story about a princess is a fairy tale.
A fairy tale is a made-up story with magic or enchanted characters. It often starts with 'Once upon a time.'
6. The end of a story is the ending.
The ending is the final part. It wraps up the story and shows how things turned out.
7. You need words to write a story.
You use words to write a story. Words let you tell the reader what is happening.
8. A good story has a problem to solve.
A good story has a problem for the hero to solve. Without a problem, there would be no adventure.
9. The hero tries to fix the problem.
The hero tries to fix the problem. That is what makes the story exciting and fun to read.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
ending
→ the last part
the last part
middle
→ the center part
the center part
hero
→ the brave one
the brave one
tale
→ a short story
a short story
The ending is last, the middle is the center part, the hero is the brave character, and a tale is a short story.