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Sequence a Narrative

Grade 2 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

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Write what happens at the beginning, in the middle and at the end. Use the order words in the box.

Word bank
  • first
  • next
  • then
  • after that
  • later
  • finally
  • last
  1. A new puppy at home

    Beginning
    Middle
    End
  2. A birthday surprise

    Beginning
    Middle
    End
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About this worksheet

A story has a beginning, a middle and an end, and the events in it happen in order. Good writers show the order with words such as first, next, then, later and finally, so the reader never wonders what came before. This worksheet gives two story ideas, and for each one the child writes what happened at the beginning, in the middle and at the end, in that order. A box at the top lists order words to use.

The child should write whole sentences, each one beginning with a capital letter and ending with a period. There is no right story, but the three parts must follow one another and belong to the same story. Ask your child to read the three parts aloud from start to finish: does it sound like one story, and is each part in the right place?

What your child will learn

  • Tell the events of a story in order
  • Use order words such as first, next, then and finally
  • Write a beginning, a middle and an end

Common Core standard: W.2.3

Worked example

Idea: A trip to the zoo. Beginning: First, we rode the bus to the zoo. Middle: Next, we watched the monkeys swing. End: Finally, we ate ice cream and went home.

Common mistake

Writing about three different things, or telling the end first.

Helpful hint

What happens first? What happens next? How does it end?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with sequence a narrative?

Writing about three different things, or telling the end first.

How can I help my child with sequence a narrative?

What happens first? What happens next? How does it end?

Are these 2nd grade writing worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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