From Idea to Story: Guided Narrative Writing for Class 4

This Class 4 guided narrative writing worksheet helps students learn how to plan and write a complete story step by step. Beginning with a clear explanation of narrative writing, learners understand key story elements such as characters, setting, problem or event, beginning–middle–end structure, dialogue, and feelings.

The worksheet includes a detailed model story titled “The Lost Kite,” followed by comprehension questions, a story planner, and a guided writing task. These scaffolded activities support students in moving from reading a narrative to planning and finally writing their own original story.

Students practice:

• Understanding what narrative writing is  
• Identifying characters, setting, problem, and solution  
• Answering story-based comprehension questions  
• Planning a story using beginning, middle, and ending notes  
• Writing a full narrative with dialogue, action words, and feelings  

This worksheet builds confidence, organisation, and creativity while strengthening core narrative writing skills in an age-appropriate way.

ANSWER KEY (Included for Parents & Teachers)

Exercise 1 – Model Story  
“The Lost Kite” is provided as a sample narrative. (No answers required.)

Exercise 2 – Answer the Questions (Based on “The Lost Kite”)

1. Who is your main character?  
  → Riya  

2. Where does the story take place?  
  → In the park  

3. What problem does the character face?  
  → Her kite is pulled away by the wind and gets stuck in a tree.  

4. When does the story happen? (morning, night, summer)  
  → Afternoon / Windy afternoon  

5. How does the character solve the problem?  
  → She follows the string, climbs onto a stump, and pulls the kite free.  

6. Why is the event important to the character?  
  → The kite belongs to her and is special to her.  

7. What feelings does the character experience during the story?  
  → Happy, worried, brave, proud  

8. What lesson does the character learn at the end?  
  → To be brave and not give up  

9. Who helps the character during the story (if anyone)?  
  → No one; she helps herself  

10. What changes from the beginning to the end of the story?  
   → At first, Riya is worried and scared, but at the end she is happy and proud.

Exercise 3 – Story Planner (Sample Answers)

Beginning:  
Riya goes to the park on a windy afternoon to fly her red kite.

Middle:  
A strong wind pulls the kite away, and it gets stuck in a tree. Riya feels worried but decides to be brave.

Ending:  
She climbs onto a stump, pulls the string, gets her kite back, and walks home happily.

Exercise 4 – Write Your Narrative (Sample Answer – 10–12 sentences)

One sunny morning, Aarav went to the playground with his new football. He kicked the ball happily across the field. Suddenly, the ball rolled into a muddy puddle. “Oh no!” Aarav shouted. He felt upset because the ball was his favourite. After thinking for a moment, he decided to act bravely. He took off his shoes and carefully stepped into the puddle. The mud felt cold and slippery. He grabbed the ball and cleaned it with his handkerchief. Aarav smiled with relief. He learned that small problems can be solved if we stay calm and brave.

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Help your child learn to plan, organise, and write complete stories with confidence using guided narrative practice!

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