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Grade 1Reading & WritingIdentifying what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of a short story using one consistent response format

Story Beginning, Middle, and End

Identify the beginning, middle, and end of short stories in 8 problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for Grade 1.

8 problems · Standards: RL.1.2, RL.1.3 · Difficulty: easy

✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use

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Grade: Grade 1
Subject: Reading & Writing
Topic: Identifying what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of a short story using one consistent response format
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 10 min

1. Ben woke up. He ate breakfast. Then he went to school. Beginning: _______________ Middle: _______________ End: _______________
2. A cat saw a ball. The cat played with the ball. The cat took a nap. Beginning: _______________ Middle: _______________ End: _______________
3. Maya found a red flower. She picked the flower. She gave it to her mom. Beginning: _______________ Middle: _______________ End: _______________
4. Tom built a tower with blocks. His sister knocked it down. Tom built a new tower. Beginning: _______________ Middle: _______________ End: _______________
5. A bird was hungry. It looked for worms in the grass. The bird found three worms and ate them. Beginning: _______________ Middle: _______________ End: _______________
6. Lily heard rain outside. She put on her boots and coat. Then she jumped in puddles. Beginning: _______________ Middle: _______________ End: _______________

Showing 6 of 8 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.

The free PDF includes all 3 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

8 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: RL.1.2, RL.1.3
Skill: Identifying what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of a short story using one consistent response format
Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans

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