Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 5

Na m e : ___ Date: _

Directions: Read these famous story plots and then name the story. Unscramble the puzzle

if you need help.

Scan the descriptions to help you understand the

plot or main idea of the story.

1. Mean stepmother treats beautiful stepdaughter very cruelly. Beautiful stepdaughter gets
   even when she fits the shoe and marries the prince.
   Story____


2. Boy and girl fall in love. Their families feud. Boy and girl die tragically. Families make
   peace.
   Story____


3. A space creature is left behind by his shipmates. A little boy finds the space creature. The
   little boy returns the space creature to his ship.
   Story____


4. Seven dwarfs help a young woman hide from her evil stepmother. When she eats the
   poison apple, however, it takes the kiss of a prince to bring her back to life.
   Story____


5. A mermaid wants to be a human and gets her wish.
   Story____


6. A puppet maker wants a son and finally gets his wish.
   Story____


7. A doctor who knows how to speak to animals causes quite a commotion.
   Story____


8. A lion cub grows up to avenge the death of his father and restore his kingdom.
   Story____


9. A likeable outlaw robs from the rich to give to the poor.
   Story____


10. Gorillas in the wilds of Africa raise a human baby.
    Story____

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