The Beginning, Middle and End

We have been learning about the characteristics of fiction stories.  We have learned that they have a beginning, a middle and an end.  In the beginning of the story we are introduced to the characters and the setting (where the story takes place).  In the middle of a story there is usually a problem.  Sometimes there are many problems that need to be solved.  At the end of the story the problem or problems are solved.  Here are some examples of our summaries of the story "Giraffes Can't Dance."