Worksheet

Narrative Beginnings

Grade 2 Writing Worksheet

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Write the beginning of the story. Tell who is in it, where it starts, and the problem.

Tip Starters: One day, ... / Early one morning, ... / It was a quiet night when ... / Last summer, ...

  1. Mia finds a map inside an old library book.

    Who and where
    The problem

  2. Sam wakes up and the whole street is covered in snow.

    Who and where
    The problem

  3. A puppy gets lost at the park.

    Who and where
    The problem
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Narrative Beginnings

Answer Key - Grade 2 Writing Worksheet

Write the beginning of the story. Tell who is in it, where it starts, and the problem.

Tip Starters: One day, ... / Early one morning, ... / It was a quiet night when ... / Last summer, ...

  1. Mia finds a map inside an old library book.

    Who and where
    The problem

    the beginning names a character, says where and when the story starts, and shows a problem that fits the idea "Mia finds a map inside an old library book.". It uses complete sentences.

  2. Sam wakes up and the whole street is covered in snow.

    Who and where
    The problem

    the beginning names a character, says where and when the story starts, and shows a problem that fits the idea "Sam wakes up and the whole street is covered in snow.". It uses complete sentences.

  3. A puppy gets lost at the park.

    Who and where
    The problem

    the beginning names a character, says where and when the story starts, and shows a problem that fits the idea "A puppy gets lost at the park.". It uses complete sentences.