Smooth Story Steps

In this worksheet, students complete a short narrative by filling in blank spaces with correct transition words from a provided word box. They choose among “first,” “then,” “finally,” and “meanwhile,” using each only once. This task helps students understand how transition words clarify the order of events and improve the flow of a narrative. They practice identifying logical placement for each word to maintain smooth sequencing. The exercise strengthens writing fluency and the ability to use temporal words effectively.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Using Temporal Words

English Language Arts – Sequencing and Story Cohesion

English Language Arts – Reading Short Narratives

English Language Arts – Transition Word Application

This worksheet is part of our Story Structure (Beginning, Middle, End) Worksheets collection.