Summarizing Events of a Story Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RL.4.2

Core Standard
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When reading any story, we suggest you always take short notes. You should also note which characters of the work drive the story and the main events that lead us to find the value in the story. When taking about the events we must also take into account the setting of the work and the conditions under which this is taking place. These bodies of work can make the difference between capturing the intent of the author or missing it entirely. These worksheets will help students learn the process inside and out.

Events of a Story Worksheets To Print:

The Tornado – Friend's brace themselves for an act of Mother Nature.

Good and Bad Children – We look critically at a classic poem.

The Princess's Tale – When a princess's parents pass she finds herself alone and in need of answers.

Three Monkeys – The brothers try to stay clear of a jungle cat.

The Littlest Sister – A younger sibling tries to make her mark.

Identifying Themes In a Grocery Store – Three short stories that we look to understand better.

Ferris and the Frog – Ferris had a summer job working as a lifeguard at the community swimming pool.

Ian's Summer Job – More than anything in the world, Ian wanted to be a writer. He was constantly writing stories, even when he was supposed to be cutting the grass or doing his math homework.

How to Think Like Hollywood – Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, unhappy about his parents' recent divorce, is going to spend the summer with his father.

The Knight and the Potato Peeler – Once there were two men who lived in a great castle and served the king. Harold was a knight.

When I Have a Problem – When I have a problem and I don't know what to do when the path ahead' s uncertain and my brain feels full of goo...

When I Grow Up – A fun poem all kids can relate to.

Themes from Sentences – The theme of a story communicates a message about life or human nature.

What's the Matter with Carolyn? – Carolyn was new in school. She had not done well at her last school, and her parents were hoping to give her a fresh start.

Find the Theme – What is the theme of each short story?

Jenny's Trip to the Zoo – Jenny has a fun trip with her little brother.

What Are Common Themes of Stories?


Most stories follow a similar pattern of a theme. They revolve around different characters, but the main idea is the same.


Most stories share somewhat similar ideas with their characters, matching each other in traits in one way of the other. The purpose of most famous tales in all the languages of the world is to give a lesson to someone based on either someone’s real life experience that had happened a very long time ago or through some imaginary chains of events that lead someone to a specific conclusion, giving him or her a lesson of great importance.


While every story has its own nature and is enjoyed by the readers depending on how interesting or well-written it is, the themes a story delivers are never exclusively delivered by that single story only. Rather, a variety of common themes in the stories all around the world are shared by many stories. Some of the most common themes in stories are as follows:


Love


It won't come as a surprise to know that love tops the list of common themes of stories. Love is not only considered as the most popular theme for stories, but also for music and movies. This theme has the highest demand. Most novels and stories are based on the power of love and how it can conquer it all. It includes all types of love and relationships. You will find stories based on love between partners, friends, siblings, parents and children. Many interesting stories tell the tales of forbidden or unrequited love. There are remarkable love stories that have been written by glorious writers. The best example of a love story would be Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.


Death


Death is another common theme of stories. Many stories are based on the consequences of death. Some also include the fantasies of the afterlife. These types of stories also explore emotions that are related to death. Feelings of grief and agony are common in the theme of death. There are several books written on this theme. One of the most popular stories that is based on the theme of death is Harry Potter by J.K Rowling.


Good vs. Evil


Most stories are moral based. These types of stories revolve around two characters or entities. One is righteous with good intentions whereas the other is pure evil. Such stories explore the struggles of good against evil. These stories usually end with the victory of the good. Lord of the rings and chronicles of Narnia are examples of stories based on the theme of good vs. evil.


Valuing the Relationships


Many well-known stories in the world in various languages are all about the characters who either earn a lot of respect and contentment because of them giving due value to their friends and family or the characters who were completely at a loss of every good thing in life just because they did not value either their friends or family. The importance of loving and respecting parents is the most common idea under this theme.


Goodness of Heart


Most stories are all about how a kind, honest, humble, and righteous character wins everything in his or her life. Conversely, many stories make a morally corrupt person the main character of the story and show how he or she ends up completely losing everything at the end of the story.


Education and Financial Status


Many stories also lament over the lack of education and how one's financial status affects his or her life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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