Beginning + Middle + Ending = Story


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REVIEW
A story beginning should be catchy and introduce the topic.
The
middle of a story should give details about the topic.
 The ending of a story should bring it to a close.
 


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  Directions:
 
Read each group of sentences.
 
Choose the answer to the question.
  
Remember to close the pop up box before going on to the
           next question.
 


Which sentence is at the beginning of the story?
  

Volcanoes are dangerous and can occur on all of the continents.      

In conclusion, it was interesting learning about volcanoes.    

Let me tell you what I learned about volcanoes!
 

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Which sentence is at the end of the story ?

Finally, I went home.

I went to visit with my grandma.

She read me a story.
 

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Which sentence is in the middle of the story?

       

My dog died last week.

I cried and cried because I was so sad.

I was happy when my mom bought me a new puppy.

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Which sentence is in the middle of the story?



Someday I want to be a photographer too!

My brother is a sports photographer.

He takes pictures of soccer, basketball, and football players.
 

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Which sentence is at the end of the story ?

You wouldn't believe how many words were on my spelling test.   

In the end I got a 100 on my test! 

I studied every night for the whole week.  
 

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Which sentence is at the beginning of the story?    

My favorite subject  is reading.

It is my favorite because I love all kinds of books.

Last, reading never gets tiring.
 

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Which sentence is at the beginning of the story?

First, put on warm clothes.     

Last, take off your skis and sit by the warm fire.

Come fly down the slopes with me!
 

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Which sentence is in the middle of the story?    

We saw lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys. 

Last week we took a trip to the zoo. 

On the whole it was a fun and adventurous day. 
 

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Which sentence is at the end of the story ?     

 

 My best Christmas present was a pair of ice skates.    

Before long I could skate better than everyone.   

I had to practice skating every single day.
 

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Which sentence is in the middle of the story?

Next year we will go to the exciting parade again.

Come along to the Memorial Day parade.

Bands will play and people will march.
 

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