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A story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It has characters, a setting, and a plot. In this worksheet, you will write stories from outlines, picture prompts, and given starting lines — just like in your school exams.
๐ง๐ซ Tips for teachers and parents: Encourage children to plan the story in their mind before writing. Check that the story has a clear sequence, correct punctuation, and a suitable title. Let them read the sample answers after they have tried their own version.
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✅ Solved Examples (10 Questions with Answers)
Read these sample stories. Notice how they use the hints, build a plot, and end with a suitable conclusion.
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Once upon a time, on a hot summer day, a crow was very thirsty. It flew here and there in search of water but could not find any. At last, it saw a pitcher in a garden. The crow flew down and looked inside. There was some water at the bottom, but its beak could not reach it.
The crow thought for a while and saw some pebbles lying nearby. It picked up a pebble and dropped it into the pitcher. Then it dropped another, and another. Slowly, the water level rose. The crow drank the water to its satisfaction and flew away happily.
Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way.
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It was a rainy evening. Rohan was all alone at home when suddenly the doorbell rang. He felt a little scared. He peeped through the keyhole and saw a small, wet puppy shivering on the doorstep.
Rohan opened the door and brought the puppy inside. He wiped it with a towel and gave it some warm milk. The puppy wagged its tail and licked Rohan’s hand. When his parents returned, they were happy to see the new guest. They decided to keep the puppy and named it Ginger. Rohan was no longer alone — he had found a loyal friend.
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Once, a proud elephant lived in a forest. He was very strong and often troubled the smaller animals. One day, he saw a tiny ant carrying a grain of rice. The elephant laughed and said, “You are so small! What can you do?”
The ant did not reply. A few days later, the elephant fell into a hunter’s trap made of strong ropes. He could not free himself. The ant saw this and called all its friends. Together, they bit the ropes until they broke. The elephant was set free. He thanked the little ant and never teased anyone again.
Moral: Never judge anyone by their size.
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In a dense forest, a hare and a tortoise lived. The hare always boasted about how fast he could run. He often teased the slow tortoise. Tired of the insults, the tortoise challenged the hare to a race. The hare laughed but agreed.
The race began. The hare dashed far ahead and then decided to nap under a tree, thinking he had plenty of time. Meanwhile, the tortoise walked slowly but steadily without stopping. When the hare woke up, he saw the tortoise already at the finish line. The tortoise had won.
Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.
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Rahul was a bright boy but sometimes he did not complete his homework. One day, his teacher asked, “Did you do the science worksheet?” Rahul lied and said, “Yes, ma’am, but I forgot it at home.” The teacher believed him, but Rahul felt a knot of guilt in his stomach.
That evening, he confessed to his mother. She listened calmly and said, “One small lie leads to many more. Always be truthful, no matter what.” The next day, Rahul apologised to his teacher. She smiled and said, “I am proud of you for being honest.” From that day on, Rahul never lied again, and that is how I learned the value of honesty.
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One afternoon, a hungry fox was wandering through a vineyard. He saw a bunch of ripe, purple grapes hanging from a high branch. His mouth watered. He jumped again and again, but the grapes were too high.
After many failed attempts, the fox grew tired. He looked up at the grapes and said, “These grapes are probably sour. I don’t need them.” He walked away with his nose in the air.
Moral: It is easy to dislike what you cannot have.
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Neha found an old, dusty book in the attic. When she opened it, tiny glowing letters floated out and formed a message: “Make a wish, but it must be for someone else.” Surprised, Neha thought of her younger brother who was ill. She whispered, “I wish my brother gets well.”
Instantly, the letters swirled back into the book and vanished. The next morning, her brother was completely healthy. Neha kept the book a secret, forever grateful for the mysterious gift.
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Once, two friends were walking through a thick forest. They promised to help each other in any danger. Suddenly, a large bear appeared. One friend immediately climbed a tree without bothering about the other. The second friend, unable to climb, lay flat on the ground and held his breath, pretending to be dead.
The bear came near, sniffed him, and walked away. After the bear left, the friend on the tree climbed down and asked, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” The other replied, “The bear told me not to trust a friend who runs away in danger.”
Moral: A true friend helps in difficult times.
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It was my first day at a new school. I was nervous and held my mother’s hand tightly. The building seemed huge, filled with unfamiliar faces. My class teacher, Mrs. Kapoor, welcomed me with a warm smile. She asked a girl named Priya to show me around.
Priya took me to the library, the playground, and the art room. By lunchtime, I had made three new friends. I realised that change can be exciting if you are open to it. That day, my nervousness turned into confidence.
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Last Sunday, the electricity went off early in the morning. At first, it felt strange. The fan stopped, the TV went blank, and our phones could not be charged. My family gathered in the living room. My grandmother told us funny stories from her childhood. We played board games and ate lunch by the window. In the evening, we lit candles and sang songs. When the power returned at night, I almost felt sad. That day taught me that happiness does not depend on gadgets, but on the time we spend with our loved ones.
✏️ Practice Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
Now write these stories on your own before peeking at the sample answers.
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One morning, Amit woke up and found a tiny dragon on his pillow. It was green with shiny scales and it sneezed orange sparks. Amit was terrified at first, but the dragon seemed friendly. He named it Spark. Spark loved eating bread crumbs and sleeping in Amit’s pencil box. They became secret friends. One day, Spark flew out of the window and never returned, but Amit always remembered their wonderful adventures.
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A farmer had four sons who were always quarrelling. He was very worried. One day, he gave them a bundle of sticks and asked them to break it. None of them could. Then the farmer untied the bundle and gave each son a single stick. They broke them easily. The farmer said, “If you stay united, no one can harm you.” The sons understood the lesson and never fought again.
Moral: Unity is strength.
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A dog was happily chewing a bone near a tree. A squirrel jumped down and said, “Can I have a small piece?” The dog growled, “No, it’s all mine.” He ran away to a bridge and looked into the water. He saw his own reflection and thought it was another dog with a bone. He barked to snatch that bone too. His own bone fell into the river. The squirrel, watching from the tree, chirped, “Greed leads to loss.” The dog sat sadly, learning his lesson.
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On my ninth birthday, I expected a video game. My father came home late and handed me a small package wrapped in newspaper. I opened it and found a handwritten letter and a pen that belonged to my grandfather. The letter said, “Words can change the world. Use this pen wisely.” I was disappointed at first, but that pen became my companion. I started writing stories and poems. Years later, I realised the value of that gift, and that was the best gift I ever received.
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It was raining heavily. Meera was walking home with her red umbrella when she saw a tiny kitten stuck in a puddle. It was shivering and mewing softly. Meera felt a pang of pity. She placed her umbrella over the kitten and scooped it up gently. She took it home, dried it with a towel, and gave it warm milk. Her mother said, “You have a kind heart.” Meera smiled, knowing that kindness always makes a difference.
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The spaceship landed silently in the school playground. All the students rushed to the windows. A small, silver door opened and a friendly alien with big eyes stepped out. It spoke through a glowing device: “We come in peace. I am Zogi.” The children were scared at first, but Zogi played catch and showed them holograms of his planet. After an hour, Zogi waved goodbye and the spaceship vanished. The school day became a legend, and everyone wrote about it in their diary.
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A merchant once travelled through a dense forest with a bag of gold. A group of robbers surrounded him. The clever merchant quickly hid the gold in a hollow tree trunk. The robbers searched him but found nothing and left. A parrot sitting on the tree had seen everything. When the villagers later asked about the missing gold, the parrot squawked, “In the tree! In the tree!” The villagers found the gold and returned it to the grateful merchant. He rewarded the parrot with a golden cage, though the parrot preferred seeds.
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It was the coldest winter the town had ever seen. Snow piled up like mountains and the river froze. An old woman’s house was buried under snow. She could not open the door. A group of school children passing by heard her cries. They dug the snow with their hands and shovels until the door was free. They brought her warm soup and blankets. The old woman blessed them with tears in her eyes. The mayor later praised the children for their bravery and kindness.
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Yesterday, while returning from the market, I saw an elderly man struggling to carry two heavy bags. His hands were trembling. I walked up to him and asked if I could help. He nodded with relief. I carried one bag and walked with him to his house, which was a few lanes away. He thanked me with a warm smile and offered me a toffee. That small act of helping a stranger filled my heart with pure joy.
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One afternoon, a lion was sleeping under a tree. A little mouse ran over his body, waking him. The lion caught the mouse and was about to eat him. The mouse pleaded, “Please let me go, I will help you someday.” The lion laughed but let him go. A few days later, the lion was trapped in a hunter’s net. The mouse heard his roar, came, and gnawed the ropes. The lion was free and said, “Even the small can help the mighty.”
Moral: Kindness never goes unrewarded.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
Let your imagination fly. Try to write stories that are creative and well‑structured.
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While cleaning the attic, I found a rusty key with a tag that read “Library – Section 4.” I had never seen any Section 4 in our school library. Curious, I went the next day and searched behind the old shelves. There was a hidden door. The key fit perfectly. Inside, I found a room full of ancient books and a diary from the school’s founder. It told incredible stories of inventions and discoveries. That room became my secret study. I never thought a simple key could change my life, but it opened a whole new world of knowledge.
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An old king wanted a new advisor. He called three young men and gave each a seed. “Whoever grows the best plant will be chosen,” he said. After a month, the first man brought a huge leafy plant. The second brought a flowering one. The third man nervously showed an empty pot. The king smiled and announced, “This man is my advisor. The seeds I gave were boiled; they could never grow. He alone was truthful.”
Moral: Honesty is the best policy.
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The alarm clock didn’t ring, and I woke up two hours late. I panicked — it was the day of my final science exam. I rushed out without breakfast. On the way, I saw a stranded puppy on the road. I wanted to help but I was short on time. I decided to stop. I carried it to a nearby vet. I reached school just as the exam started, sweaty and breathless. The result: I scored well and the puppy found a home. Sometimes, the best days begin with a broken alarm.
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Nobody believed my story, but it was true. One evening, I was sitting on the balcony when a green parrot flew down and spoke in clear Hindi: “Bachcha, paani do.” I was stunned. I brought a bowl of water. The parrot drank and said, “Shukriya.” It then flew away. When I told my family, they laughed. But the next day, it returned with another parrot and they both spoke! I recorded them on my phone. Now, everyone believes me, and the parrots are my feathered friends.
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A terrible storm hit the coastal village, cutting off electricity. Reena’s grandmother needed medicine, and the roads were dark and flooded. Reena lit a candle, placed it in a jar, and set out with her father. The candle’s flame flickered but did not die. They waded through knee‑deep water and reached the clinic. Reena’s brave act saved her grandmother. Later, they found a small, soaked note inside the jar — “Hope is the brightest light.” That message became their family motto.
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In a dry village, people walked miles for water. A young boy named Arjun noticed a patch of grass that was always green even in the harsh sun. He dug there with his friends. After days of toil, water gushed out. The village collected funds, built a small reservoir, and added pipelines. Farmers started growing crops again. Children no longer missed school to fetch water. Arjun became a hero, and the village never faced water shortage again.
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While playing in the park, Priya found a leather diary under a bench. She flipped through the pages; they were filled with beautiful memories and poems. An address was written on the last page. She went to the house and met an eighty‑year‑old woman, Mrs. Fernandez. The woman’s eyes lit up. She shared stories from her youth — travels, friendships, and dreams. Inspired, Priya bought a new diary that evening and began writing her own thoughts, hoping someday someone would read them and smile.
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The old tree in the garden had a secret nobody knew. If you whispered a wish into its hollow trunk at midnight, the wish would come true within a week — but only if the wish was for someone else. My grandmother had planted the tree sixty years ago. She had wished for her children’s happiness, and it came true. I whispered a wish for my mother’s health, and soon she recovered from her illness. The tree never worked for selfish wishes. That is why it remained a hidden treasure of our family.
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My cousins and I decided to spend a night in the abandoned mansion at the end of our street. The door creaked open. Cobwebs hung like curtains. At midnight, we heard footsteps on the staircase. We froze. A faint light glowed from a room upstairs. Summoning courage, we crept up and opened the door. It was a library, and the light was a torch left by a neighbour who was secretly feeding a group of cats! The cats became our pets, and the mansion was no longer scary — just dusty and full of purring friends.
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Ananya was a shy girl who never spoke in class. One day, her grandmother gave her a small, oval mirror. “This mirror shows the real you,” she said. Ananya looked into it and gasped. She looked at the mirror and saw a completely different person — a confident, smiling girl giving a speech on stage. She felt a strange warmth. Encouraged, she began practising speaking. Weeks later, she won the elocution contest. When she looked back at the mirror, she saw her own reflection matched the girl she had seen — finally, the mirror had done its work.
