Beginning, Middle, End

Worksheet Description

This “Elements of a Story” worksheet guides students through a comprehensive analysis of a narrative, focusing on key elements and their placement within the story’s structure.

1. What happens at the beginning? Students summarize the events and developments that occur at the start of the narrative.
2. What happens in the middle? Students provide a summary of the story’s central events and conflicts that take place in the middle section.
3. What happens at the end? Students summarize the resolution and concluding events of the story.
4. Identify the following: Students are prompted to identify and document the following story elements:
   • Main Characters
   • Supporting Characters
   • Setting (time and place)
   • Symbols
   • Point of View
   • Tone
   • Primary Conflict
   • Main Theme(s)

By engaging with these elements and considering their placement within the narrative’s structure, students gain a comprehensive understanding of storytelling components and how they contribute to the overall narrative experience.