Endings

Which step is the ending in a story?

• First

• Middle

• Middle pt. 2

• Last

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The author asks the reader a question that keeps him or her thinking about the story.

• Circular

• Twist

• Questions

• Emotional

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The ending circles back to the start of the story (the same idea or even the same words).

• Cliffhanger

• Reflection

• Humor

• Circular

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

The author ends with a funny thought that relates to the story.

• Humor

• Question

• Cliffhanger

• Twist

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

The story leaves the reader feeling emotional (happy, sad, angry, etc.)

• Twist

• Emotional

• Reflection

• Circular

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

A surprise is revealed at the end.

• Lesson

• Cliffhanger

• Questions

• Twist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The narrator reflects on the important parts of the story/experience and explains why they are significant.

• Reflection

• Lesson

• Cliffhanger

• Humor

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The author leaves the reader in suspense and wanting more.

• Questions

• Circular

• Cliffhanger

• Emotion

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A lesson that the protagonist learned is explained

• Lesson

• Humor

• Emotional

• Reflection

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3