Beginning, Middle and End

Why is the beginning important in a story?

• The beginning sets the stage for what will happen.

• It introduces the main character only.

• It provides a summary of the entire story.

• It is where the climax occurs.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What happened in the middle of the story of Humpty Dumpty?

• Humpty had a great fall.

• Humpty climbed a wall.

• Humpty met a king.

• Humpty found a treasure.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

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CCSS.RL.4.6

What is a theme in a story?

• A. The main character's journey

• B. The main idea or message of the story.

• C. The setting of the story

• D. The conflict between characters

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the end of a story?

• The end introduces new characters and conflicts.

• The end resolves the conflicts and concludes the story.

• The end leaves the story open for interpretation.

• The end provides a detailed backstory for the characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the middle of a story?

• The beginning introduces the characters.

• The middle contains the main events and conflicts.

• The end resolves the story's conflicts.

• The middle is where the story starts to slow down.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a conflict in a story?

• A struggle between opposing forces.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the setting and time period.

• A sequence of events leading to a resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a plot in a story?

• A. The main character's journey

• B. The sequence of events that make up the story.

• C. The setting where the story takes place

• D. The moral lesson of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does it mean to summarize a story?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the story's themes and characters.

• To give a brief overview of the main points.

• To rewrite the story in your own words.

• To critique the story's plot and structure.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

What does it mean to resolve a conflict?

• To ignore the issue and move on.

• To find a solution or end the struggle.

• To escalate the disagreement further.

• To avoid discussing the problem altogether.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Can you name a character from the story of Humpty Dumpty?

• Humpty Dumpty

• Jack and Jill

• Little Bo Peep

• The Three Little Pigs

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4