Rabbit and Turtle

This worksheet supports students in Grades 1-3 as they build reading comprehension, sequencing, and understanding of fables through a retelling of the classic story about a rabbit and a turtle racing. Students read the story, complete a simple chart to record what happens at the beginning, middle, and end, and reinforce comprehension through a creative drawing activity that reviews story order and meaning.

Learning Goals

• Story Sequencing (Grades 1-3) – Identify and organize events in the correct order.
• Beginning, Middle, & End Structure – Understand how narratives are structured from start to finish.
• Fable Comprehension – Recall key events and recognize the lesson or moral of the story.
• Visual Storytelling – Demonstrate understanding through drawing and illustration.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early elementary ELA standards.
• Simple Graphic Organizer – Chart format supports clear thinking and organization.
• Creative Extension – Drawing task engages imagination while reinforcing comprehension.
• Flexible Implementation – Ideal for literacy centers, guided reading, independent work, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners strengthen comprehension and sequencing skills while exploring a familiar fable. By organizing events into beginning, middle, and end, students practice narrative structure and retelling in a clear, manageable way. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep activity combines reading, writing, and creativity to support foundational literacy and understanding of timeless story lessons.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 1 Reading Comprehension collection.