How to use: Print first for the main practice. Then use the device to repeat activities and save progress.
Objective
I can write a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Materials
Pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)
Mini-lesson — Stories have a beginning, middle, and end
A good story is like a little journey. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end.
This helps your reader follow along.
Story parts
Beginning: Who is it about? Where are they?
Middle: What happens? What is the problem?
End: How is the problem solved? How does it finish?
Helpful story words
Once, One day, Suddenly, After that, Finally
Quick check:
"Did my story make sense from start to finish?"
Guided Practice — Practice story sentences
Choose 3 sentences from the Trace menu and copy them neatly on paper.
Then use the Tracing Pad to practice words, sentences, and marks.
Tracing Pad
Drag & Drop — Build each story paragraph
Drag the best sentences into order: beginning, problem, solution, ending.
One day Mia walked into the forest with a small flashlight.Soon she heard a loud growl and could not find the path home.Then she followed the river sound and saw a bridge ahead.Finally she crossed safely and smiled when she found the road.My teacher wrote math facts on the board.I packed my backpack after dinner.
Leo found a small map under his bed one rainy morning.When he followed the map, he got stuck at a locked garden gate.Then he noticed a hidden key under a flowerpot nearby.At the end he opened the gate and found a tiny treasure box.My dad washed the car before lunch.I colored a star with a blue crayon.
Sara brought her kite to the park on a windy afternoon.A strong gust pulled the kite string right out of her hands.Then her brother ran after it and caught it near a tree.In the end they laughed together and flew it again.My class planted seeds in science time.I put my shoes by the door at home.
Nina built a robot for the school fair after class.When she pressed the button, the robot would not move at all.Then she checked the wires and fixed one loose piece inside.Finally the robot waved its arms and Nina felt proud.My grandma watered flowers near the gate.I sharpened my pencil before writing.
Omar found a tiny puppy outside his house one cold morning.The puppy was shivering and would not come close to him.Then Omar put down a bowl of water and spoke in a soft voice.At the end the puppy came near and wagged its tail.My friend drew a rainbow in art class.I folded my sweater after school.
Ella entered the old attic with a dusty lantern one evening.A bat swooped past her head and scared her badly.Then she stayed calm and opened a small window for it.Finally the bat flew out and Ella laughed with relief.My dad grilled fish in the backyard.I packed my lunch for school in the morning.
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