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Kindergarten Tell What Happened Worksheet

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Tell What Happened

Kindergarten - Writing - On Level

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  1. Which event happened first?

    3 story cards side by side.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event, each with an empty box for its order number.eat a muffinbake itmix batter

  2. What happens after “mix batter”?

    3 story cards side by side.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event, each with an empty box for its order number.bake iteat a muffinmix batter

  3. Which event belongs last?

    3 story cards side by side.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event, each with an empty box for its order number.plant a seeddig a holewater it

  4. Which short retell matches the cards?

    Numbered event cards show first, next, and last.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event and numbered in order.1put on boots2walk in rain3dry boots

  5. Number the cards 1, 2, 3. Write one sentence about what happened.

    3 story cards side by side.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event, each with an empty box for its order number.water itplant a seeddig a hole
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About this worksheet

Telling what happened is the beginning of narrative writing. A kindergartner may remember an exciting ending but omit the event that caused it, or list details in the order they come to mind rather than the order they occurred. Sequence words give the child a simple structure: first, next, and last. This worksheet uses three short event cards so the story can be understood without a long reading demand. Children identify each position, compare compact retells, and then record one event sequence in their own words. Support pages use familiar daily routines; challenge pages use events that require a little more planning or a change of place. Watch for meaning before spelling. If the sequence is confused, ask the child to act out the three events or move a finger from card to card. A successful response does not need elaborate details; it needs events that a reader can follow from beginning to end.

What your child will learn

  • Find the first event
  • Name the next event
  • Choose the ending
  • Record a short narrative

Worked example

First dig a hole, next put in the seed, and last water it. The order shows how the planting happened.

Common mistake

Starting with the final result and leaving out the event that began the story.

Helpful hint

Ask what had to happen before the other events could occur.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with tell what happened?
Starting with the final result and leaving out the event that began the story.
How can I help my child with tell what happened?
Ask what had to happen before the other events could occur.
Are these kindergarten writing worksheets free to print?
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