Let's solve the problem step by step.
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Task:
Identify the
beginning,
middle, and
end of the story *"The Tortoise and the Hare"*, then rewrite each section in the correct box.
We are given three sentences with pictures:
1.
"A hare boasted that it was faster than a tortoise, and challenged it to a race."
→ This is the
start of the story — introduces the conflict and sets up the race.
2.
"The hare was far ahead of the tortoise and decided to take a rest."
→ This happens
during the race — the middle part where the hare becomes overconfident.
3.
"The tortoise never gave up and won the race!"
→ This is the
resolution — the conclusion of the story.
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Step-by-step Solution:
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1. Beginning (Start of the Story):
- The story starts when the hare challenges the tortoise to a race.
- This sets up the main event.
✔ Beginning:
*A hare boasted that it was faster than a tortoise, and challenged it to a race.*
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2. Middle (Main Events / Conflict):
- During the race, the hare gets ahead but decides to rest.
- This is the turning point — the hare’s overconfidence leads to his downfall.
✔ Middle:
*The hare was far ahead of the tortoise and decided to take a rest.*
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3. End (Conclusion / Resolution):
- The tortoise keeps going and finishes first.
- This shows the moral: perseverance wins.
✔ End:
*The tortoise never gave up and won the race!*
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✔ Final Answer:
1. Beginning:
A hare boasted that it was faster than a tortoise, and challenged it to a race.
2. Middle:
The hare was far ahead of the tortoise and decided to take a rest.
3. End:
The tortoise never gave up and won the race!
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🔍 Explanation:
This activity teaches students how to identify the
story structure:
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Beginning: Introduces characters and the problem.
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Middle: Develops the action and conflict.
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End: Resolves the story.
In this classic fable, the moral is that
slow and steady wins the race, which is shown through the tortoise's persistence.
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Let me know if you'd like a Spanish version too!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of beginning middle and end of a story worksheet.
