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Writing – Story Endings

Writing · Level 3 · Worksheet 4 of 5 · CCSS: W.3.3d, W.3.3e · Practice Set 3

Level 3 ⭐⭐⭐

Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Types of Endings

🏁 Stories can end in different ways. Read each type!

😊 Happy Ending: The problem is solved and everyone is happy.

😮 Surprise Ending: Something unexpected happens at the end!

💭 Lesson Learned: The character learns an important lesson.

🔄 Full Circle: The end connects back to the beginning.

What type of ending does each story have?

Story Ending	Type
"After that day, she always packed an extra snack, just in case."
"They laughed together as the whole team celebrated the championship win!"
"When he opened his backpack, a note fell out that read 'Surprise, we're moving!'"
"As she closed her sketchbook, she heard the same bird call that had greeted her that very morning."

2 Write Different Endings

📖 Read the story beginning and middle. Then write THREE different endings!

Story: Layla found a folded map tucked inside a library book. She showed it to her friend Sam. They noticed the map led to the old fountain in the park, so they followed the path and found a small locked chest under a bench…

Happy Ending:

Surprise Ending:

Lesson Learned Ending:

3 Fix the Weak Ending

💪 This story has a boring ending. Rewrite it to make it strong!

Devon was worried about trying out for the team. He almost didn't show up. When it was finally his turn, his hands were shaky, but his friend Mia cheered from the sidelines. "You can do it," she called. Then he went home. The end.

Better ending:

4 Complete Story with a Great Ending

✍️ Write a complete mini-story (beginning, middle, end). Make sure your ending is one of the 4 types!

My ending type will be:

5 Writer's Checklist (SBA Practice)

On the state writing test, your writing is scored on Organization, Development, and Conventions. Use this checklist to review your work above.

Organization: Does my writing have a clear beginning, middle, and end? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet

Development: Did I include details or examples to support my ideas? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet

Conventions: Did I check my spelling, capitals, and punctuation? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet

One thing I want to improve:

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 3.

Prompt: Write about a trip outside for a friend.