Story Structure Review

At the beginning of a story an author may introduce:

• the solution

• the setting and characters

• all of the action

Next, an author may introduce:

• the problem

• the main character

• the setting

At the end of a story an author may:

• introduce the main character

• solve a problem

• begin a new action

Match the events to the correct order in which they happened in the story.

• Jeff cleared snow away from the man's face. He was alright but had hurt his leg.

• End

• Jeff and Tuck worked for the mountain rescue team.

• Beginning

• The helicopter touched down on the ground then Jeff and Tuck jumped out.

• Middle

What is the setting in the story, "Tuck to the Rescue"?

• in an animal shelter

• in a cabin

• on a mountain

• in a car

Who are the two main characters in the story?

(a)  

What is the problem in the story?

• tuck didn't want to get in the helicopter

• a man was injured in the snow and needed help

• the helicopter wouldn't start

• they couldn't find the man that was hurt

What is the solution in the story?

• Tuck changed his mind and got in the helicopter

• they rescues the man and took him to the hospital

• the helicopter finally started

• Tuck and Jeff went home