Scrambled but Perfect

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5 and 6 strengthen both reading comprehension and grammar skills by working with a scrambled narrative written entirely in the present perfect tense. Students first determine the correct order of six mixed-up sentences, then retell the complete story in their own words using has/have + past participle forms throughout. The two-part task reinforces tense accuracy while developing sequencing and narrative fluency.

Learning Goals

• Sequencing Events in a Narrative (Grades 5-6): Analyze sentence clues to restore logical story order.
• Using the Present Perfect Tense: Apply has/have + past participle consistently to describe completed achievements and experiences.
• Story Retelling Skills: Rewrite a narrative clearly while maintaining tense consistency.
• Grammar Application in Writing: Use correct verb forms within extended, meaningful writing.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to integrate grammar practice with higher-level comprehension skills.
• Two-Step Skill Building: Combines sequencing analysis with original writing for deeper mastery.
• Meaning-Focused Grammar: Shows how the present perfect communicates shared experiences and accomplishments.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, reading blocks, review activities, or independent practice.

This printable worksheet helps students gain confidence using the present perfect tense in narrative contexts. By reconstructing and retelling a scrambled story, learners strengthen grammar precision, logical thinking, and writing fluency. It is a no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool language arts settings, supporting clear, accurate, and well-structured writing.

This worksheet is part of our present perfect tense worksheets collection.