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Picture Day: Put a Story in Order

Order events, sort beginnings and endings, and add feelings.

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Read Aziz's story

Aziz wrote this story about picture day at his school. Read it and answer the questions.

My Picture Day

1Today was picture day at my school. I wore my green shirt with the shiny buttons. My hair was neat and smooth.

2First, our class walked across the playground to the gym. Then a big wind blew. Whoosh! My hair stuck straight up.

3After that, my friend Lucia let me use her comb. I combed my hair flat again.

4At last, it was my turn. The man with the camera said, "Say cheese!" I gave him my biggest smile. I can't wait to see my picture!

1.
Write 1, 2, 3, or 4 to show the order these things happened in Aziz's story.

3 Lucia let Aziz use her comb.
1 The class walked across the playground.
4 Aziz smiled for the camera.
2 The wind made Aziz's hair stick up.

2.
Read paragraph 2. Which two time words does Aziz use? Choose two.
  • A. Later
  • B. First
  • C. Tonight
  • D. Then
3.
Read paragraph 1. Which detail tells about Aziz's shirt?
  • A. It was blue with white stripes.
  • B. It was red with a big pocket.
  • C. It was green with shiny buttons.
  • D. It was yellow with a duck on it.
4.
What problem happened on the way to the gym?
  • A. He tripped and lost a button.
  • B. The wind made his hair stick up.
  • C. His class got lost on the way.
  • D. Rain got his green shirt wet.
5.
Read paragraph 4 again. Underline the sentence that shows Aziz is excited to see his picture.

At last, it was my turn.The man with the camera said, "Say cheese!"I gave him my biggest smile.I can't wait to see my picture!

Beginnings, endings and feelings

A good story has a beginning and an ending. Feeling words help the reader know how the people in the story feel.

6.
Some sentences are good for starting a story. Some are good for ending a story. Sort the sentences.
One windy morning, Dad and I went to the park.That was the best day ever!At last, we rode the bus home, tired and happy.Last Saturday, my aunt came to visit us.In the end, I gave Grandma a big goodbye hug.Yesterday, my class took a walk around the block.
Good beginningGood ending
One windy morning, Dad and I went to the park.
Last Saturday, my aunt came to visit us.
Yesterday, my class took a walk around the block.
That was the best day ever!
At last, we rode the bus home, tired and happy.
In the end, I gave Grandma a big goodbye hug.
7.
Mia got a new toy inside a gift box. Which sentence tells the events in the right order?
  • A. First Mia took out the toy, and then she opened the gift box.
  • B. First Mia played with the toy, and then she opened the gift box.
  • C. First Mia hugged the toy, and then she opened the gift box.
  • D. First Mia opened the gift box, and then she took out the toy.
8.
Write a feeling word from the box to finish each sentence. Use each word once.
Word bank: scared · happy · tired

At last, the lost kitten came home. Everyone was so happy that they cheered.
We walked all day. In the end, we were so tired that we fell asleep in the car.
The thunder boomed. Kip felt scared and hid behind his mom.

Plan your own story

Write a story about a special day at your school. Plan it one part at a time.

9.
When and where: Tell when your story happened and where you were.

Last Friday, my class had a fun run at school.

10.
First: Tell what happened first. Add a detail about what you saw or heard.

First, we lined up by the tall green fence, and our coach blew a loud whistle.

11.
Next: Tell what happened next. Start with Then or After that.

Then we ran three laps around the field while our families clapped.

12.
Ending: Tell how your day ended and how you felt.

At last, we got cold water and a sticker, and I felt proud.