Story Ending Illustration

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they read a summary of The Little Mermaid and interpret the story’s ending through both illustration and writing. By visualizing the conclusion, connecting imagery to text, and explaining their choices in complete sentences, students strengthen reading comprehension, narrative understanding, and expressive thinking. The activity emphasizes how endings carry emotional and thematic meaning and how readers can represent that meaning creatively and clearly.

Skills Reinforced

• Visualization & Interpretation (Grades 2-4) – Create a visual representation that reflects the story’s ending.
• Explaining Narrative Endings – Describe how the illustration connects to the resolution of the story.
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of key events and emotional outcomes.
• Connecting Illustration to Text – Explain how visual choices are grounded in the story details.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early elementary ELA standards.
• Integrated Art & Writing Task – Combines drawing with written explanation for deeper comprehension.
• Focused on Narrative Resolution – Helps students understand how stories conclude and why endings matter.
• Student-Friendly Structure – Includes a clear drawing space and guided writing expectation.
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to use for classroom lessons, literacy centers, independent work, or homeschool instruction.

This story ending illustration worksheet helps students deepen comprehension by translating a narrative conclusion into both visual and written form. By illustrating and explaining the ending of The Little Mermaid, learners practice interpretation, reflection, and clear communication. It’s a creative, meaningful resource that supports strong reading comprehension and expressive skills in both classroom and homeschool settings.

This worksheet is part of our children’s stories worksheets collection.