Let’s read the story “Still Water Adventure” carefully and think about what happens in order. We’re going to find the
plot elements — that means:
- What starts the story? (Beginning)
- What happens next? (Middle)
- How does it end? (End)
We’ll break it down step by step.
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Step 1: Find the beginning of the story.
The story starts with Mia shouting, “Daddy! Look! There are clouds in the water!”
Then Daddy explains the lake is like a mirror.
Mia asks if they can go in the canoe.
Daddy says yes, and helps her get ready — she puts on her life jacket, and he tells her where to sit.
So the
beginning is: Mia sees something cool in the water, asks to go canoeing, and gets ready with Daddy.
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Step 2: Find the middle of the story.
After they get in the canoe, it wobbles when Mia steps in.
She sits quietly.
Daddy shows her how to hold the paddle.
He pushes them away from the dock.
Mia dips her paddle. She watches Dad slice the water.
They glide past lilies. A dragonfly lands on her paddle, then flies away.
This is all the
middle — the adventure happening on the water.
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Step 3: Find the ending of the story.
At the very end, Daddy says, “Let’s just float near the shore.”
That’s the last thing that happens. It’s calm and peaceful.
So the
ending is: They decide to float quietly near the shore.
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Now let’s put it together simply:
Beginning: Mia sees clouds reflected in the lake, asks to go canoeing, and gets ready with Daddy.
Middle: They get in the canoe, paddle out, see a dragonfly, and enjoy the quiet water.
End: Daddy suggests they just float near the shore.
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Final Answer:
Beginning: Mia notices clouds in the water and asks to go canoeing. Daddy helps her get ready.
Middle: They paddle out, Mia learns to use the paddle, and a dragonfly lands on her paddle.
End: Daddy says they should just float near the shore.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plot of a story worksheet.
