Endings

Which step is the ending in a story?

• First

• Middle

• Middle pt. 2

• Last

The author asks the reader a question that keeps him or her thinking about the story.

• Circular

• Twist

• Questions

• Emotional

The ending circles back to the start of the story (the same idea or even the same words).

• Cliffhanger

• Reflection

• Humor

• Circular

The author ends with a funny thought that relates to the story.

• Humor

• Question

• Cliffhanger

• Twist

The story leaves the reader feeling emotional (happy, sad, angry, etc.)

• Twist

• Emotional

• Reflection

• Circular

A surprise is revealed at the end.

• Lesson

• Cliffhanger

• Questions

• Twist

The narrator reflects on the important parts of the story/experience and explains why they are significant.

• Reflection

• Lesson

• Cliffhanger

• Humor

The author leaves the reader in suspense and wanting more.

• Questions

• Circular

• Cliffhanger

• Emotion

A lesson that the protagonist learned is explained

• Lesson

• Humor

• Emotional

• Reflection