Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, End
Every story has three parts — a beginning where we meet the characters, a middle where something happens, and an end where things are sorted out!
What You Need to Know
All stories have a structure — a plan for how they are organised. The three parts are: the beginning (we meet the characters and find out where they are), the middle (something exciting or tricky happens — the problem!), and the end (the problem is solved and the story is finished).
Key Concepts
Beginning
Meet characters and setting
Middle
The problem or adventure
End
The problem is solved
Character
Who is in the story
Beginning:
"Once there was a little rabbit named Pip who lived near a big forest."
Middle:
"One day, Pip got lost in the forest and couldn't find the path home!"
End:
"A friendly bird showed Pip the way home, and Pip was safe and happy."
Key Vocabulary
Beginning
The start of a story where we meet the characters and find out where the story takes place.
Middle
The exciting part of the story where a problem or event happens. This is often the longest part.
End
The finish of the story where the problem is solved and everything works out.
Setting
Where and when the story happens — the place and time we find out about at the beginning.
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
What happens at the beginning of a story?
Question 2
"Mia fell off her bike and couldn't find her way home." This part of a story is the:
Question 3
"And they all lived happily ever after." This sentence belongs at the:
Question 4
How many main parts does a story have?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Every story has three parts: beginning, middle and end.
- ●The beginning introduces the characters and setting.
- ●The middle is where the problem or exciting event happens.
- ●The end is where the problem is solved and the story finishes.