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Beginning, middle and end
Students practise sequencing by retelling short stories in beginning, middle, and end order, answering questions about what happened first, what happened in the middle, and what detail belongs at the end. Level: 1st grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 1 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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- Mia planted a seed. She watered it each day. Soon, a small green plant grew. What happened first?
- Ben could not find his library book. He looked in his backpack and found it. Then he returned it to the library. What happened in the middle?
- Kayla took her kite outside. She ran across the field. The kite flew high in the sky. Which detail belongs at the end?
- Leo put on his boots, walked in the rain, and came home with muddy boots. Which event tells how the story ends?
- Read the story: Sam woke up. He ate breakfast. Then he got on the bus. Put the events in order from first to last.
- Read the story: Ava played in the snow. She noticed her mitten was missing. Her teacher found it under a bench. Put the events in order from first to last.
- Match each event from Nora's paper-boat story to its place in the story. Nora folded a paper boat, set it in a puddle, and watched it float away.
- Match each part of the story to the event that belongs there. Jay picked an apple, washed it, and ate it.
- Choose the order word that completes the sentence.
- Read the story: Omar chose a book and opened it. He read it with his sister and looked at the pictures. Then he told her his favorite part and put the book away. Sort each detail into Beginning, Middle, or End.
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