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Reading: Literature2nd Grade

RL.2.5

Describe the overall structure of a story, including how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

For parents
After reading, ask 'How did the story start? What happened in the middle? How did it end?'
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    Once upon a time, a girl named Zara found a magic key. She used it to open a secret door in her attic. Behind the door was a land of talking animals. After many adventures, Zara returned home and locked the door. Which part is the beginning of the story?
    • Zara found a magic key
    • She locked the door
    • The land of talking animals
    • Zara returned home
  2. Question 2
    In a story, what does the ending usually do?
    • Describe the setting
    • Wrap up the story and solve the problem
    • Introduce new characters
    • Start a new problem
  3. Question 3
    Imagine you are starting to read a brand new story. What is the main reason the author writes the beginning part?
    • To tell you how the characters finally solve their big problem.
    • To show you all the exciting adventures that happen in the middle.
    • To introduce the main characters and where the story is happening.
    • To explain what lesson the characters learned at the very end.

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