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1. Past Tense Stories
A series of f
ill-in-the-blank stories and
worksheets to boost students’
verb comprehension
This Download Includes
How-to guide
One 15-verb past tense
story
Three writing and matching
worksheets
Story answer key
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Free Sample Story

2. Learning the unwritten rules that shape each sentence and every verb is one of the biggest
challenges facing children; even more difficult for ESL/EFL students who speak a language with a
different sentence structure.
The difference between the verbs “see,” “look” and “watch” is easy for a native speaker to
know, but difficult to teach and even harder to explain. There are many cases where learning the
dictionary definition only adds to the confusion.
Preparing for school, a day at the park or a visit to a grandparent; these stories are about
situations and activities that every student can relate to. But key verbs from each sentence are
removed. By fitting the verbs back into the stories, students will improve their comprehension of verb
use in a natural English context.
With these stories, students will learn the rules of grammar that dictate how people “saw”
what was around them, “looked” at objects and “watched” an activity. Best of all, these stories are a
fun and challenging activity that every student will enjoy.
This free download includes the Sample Story
Levels 1-10 are available for $9.99
Levels 11-20 are available for $11.99
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How-to Page 2
Past Tense Stories
Introduction
Index
3 How-to: General tips and “Writing” worksheet
4 How-to: “Matching” and “Write and Match” worksheet
5 How-to: “Blank story”
6 How-to: Story summaries for Levels 1-10
7 How-to: Story summaries for Levels 11-20
8 Sample Story: “Writing”
9 Sample Story: “Matching”
10 Sample Story: “Write and Match”
11 Sample Story: “Blank Story”
12 Sample Story: “Finished Story”

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Writing
This is where I start younger students.
Write the present and past tense forms of the
verbs.
I usually have them write each word three times.
Advanced students can use this paper to write
short sentences.
This can be done individually, in small groups or
as a class
Another option is to have students find example
sentences from other stories and write on the
lines.
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How-to Page 3
Past Tense Stories
How-to Guide
General Tips
The order of the PDF files is: “Writing,” “Matching,” “Write and Match,” “Blank Story,” and last the
“Finished Story.” This is the order I give to students but your preferences may differ.
Hopefully you have a two-sided printer. You can print all 5 pages on three sheets of paper at
once, so that the “Writing” and “Matching” will print on one sheet of paper, “Write and Match”
and “Blank Story” on a second sheet and the “Finished Story” on a third.
I start my students with the “Writing” page, and the “Watching” page printed on the reverse
side. Click print and select pages 8-9. Print as many copies as needed.
With more advanced students, you may skip these pages and go straight to the “Write and
Match” and “Blank Story” pages. Click print and select pages 10-11.
Printing the fifth, “Finished Story” on page 12 of this document is optional; this is included as a
teacher’s answer key or for students to self-check their work after completion.
Check every student’s work after each section on each page. Check early, check often.
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Matching
Draw a line matching the present tense to the
past tense.
Check students’ work before they move to the
bottom section and conjugate irregular verbs.
This is included on every “matching” page up to
and including level 15.
Students write the correct conjugation of four
irregular verbs after pronouns I/you/he/she/it/
we/they.
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Write and Match
This reviews the activities of the previous two
pages
I print this page with the “blank story” on the
reverse side.
Students write the present tense one time, draw
a line to the past tense and write. Ideally.
Usually students go down the columns, writing
the present then the past and then match. As
long as it gets done.
Check work before they move to the story.
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Past Tense Stories
How-to Guide

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How-to Page 5
Past Tense Stories
How-to Guide
Blank Story
Students start at the
bottom, writing the past
tense form of the verb.
This is not a memory test;
students can use previous
worksheets or a dictionary.
Check spelling before
moving to the story.
Students write the past
tense verbs in the blanks.
I like to do the first story
together as a class.
As they get more
comfortable, move to
smaller groups or work
individually.
I prefer to check students’
work after they fill in every
2-3 verbs.
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If the student writes the correct verb, check off the box next to the sentence.
Only the teacher can check off the boxes next to the sentences.
Students should keep track of the verbs they complete and check the box next to the verb.
Have a game or activity ready for students who finish early.
Sticker charts are a great motivational tool for students as they progress through the levels.
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How-to Page 6
Past Tense Stories
Story Summaries 1 to 10
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1 Sara Drew a Picture
Sara rides the bus to school and prepares for her day, but it is raining outside so she draws a
picture of the playground. (15 verbs)
2 Paul Lived in his Shirt
Paul got a blue shirt from his father so he eats, drinks, plays and goes about his day, always
wearing his favorite shirt. (15 verbs)
3 Max Went to School
Max goes to school and gets ready for his day until recess time when he can go outside to
climb, crawl, swing and slide around the playground. (15 verbs)
4 We Went to the Park
(Story written in first-person) A class goes for a field trip to a park so they walk around, feed the
fish in the pond and make a big sandcastle in the sandbox. (15 verbs)
5 Amy Played with Trains
Amy’s train is her favorite toy; she pushes it around her room, pulls it to the top of the hill and
plays with it all day long. (15 verbs)
6 I Had a Hamster
(Story written in first-person) A child feeds and cares for a hamster until it grows so big the child
asks mom to make the hamster a bigger house. (15 verbs)
7 Jane Had a Birthday Party
All of Jane’s friends come over to celebrate her birthday with cake, ice cream and lots of
presents. (15 verbs)
8 Yesterday Was Sports Day
(Story written in first-person) It’s sports day at school and one child has trouble finding success
at the games until all the children work together to win at tug-of-war. (15 verbs)
9 Adam Rode a Bike
Adam rides around town on the new bicycle he got for his birthday until he takes a spill and
decides to go home. (18 verbs)
10 Dave and Jessica Played Baseball
Dave asks his friend Jessica to play baseball and together they go to the park to play but they
almost lose the ball when Jessica hits it too far in the trees. (18 verbs)

7. How-to Page 7
Past Tense Stories
Story Summaries 11 to 20
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11 The Boys Dug a Hole
Two brothers go to the beach to find money at a spot where one boy found some the day
before, but they find an angry crab instead. (18 verbs)
12 George Went to a Party
George is going to a party so he puts on his clothes and looks through his closet for the perfect
jacket to wear. (18 verbs)
13 The Children Made Animals
John’s class uses markers, scissors and glue to trace, color, cut and fold paper animals but he is
not sure what animal to make. (18 verbs)
14 Kara Learned to Play the Piano
Kara walks into music class and wants to learn to play piano, so she practices every day until she
becomes the best in the class. (18 verbs)
15 Kate and Kim Made a Salad
Kate is hungry so she asks her sister Kim to go shopping with her for some fresh vegetables and
they make a delicious salad at home. (18 verbs)
16 The Girls Went to a Farm (Part 1)
Julie and Ashley meet a nice farmer who shows the girls all the animals and takes them on a
tractor ride around the farm. (21 verbs)
17 The Girls Went to a Farm (Part 2)
After Julie and Ashley finish their tractor ride, they help the farmer feed the horse, wash the dirty
pig and tell their parents all about it. (21 verbs)
18 Kevin Found a Puppy
Kevin goes for a walk in the woods and finds a lost little puppy, they play together and the puppy
becomes his best friend. (24 verbs)
19 Mike Saw His Grandfather (Part 1)
Mike’s mother drives him to grandfather’s house where he helps set the table and they have a
delicious pasta dinner. (24 verbs)
20 Mike Saw His Grandfather (Part 2)
Mike and grandfather finish their meal, clear the dishes and clean up the kitchen, then Mike sits
down to listen to one of grandfather’s funny stories. (24 verbs)
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8. Writing
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am/are/is
ask
can
climb
crawl
fly
go
have/has
jump
say
see
swim
swing
walk
will
was/were
asked
could
climbed
crawled
flew
went
had
jumped
said
saw
swam
swung
walked
would
Name Class Sample Story
I Went to the Zoo
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9. am/are/is
ask
can
climb
crawl
fly
go
have/has
jump
say
see
swim
swing
walk
will
asked
crawled
climbed
was/were
could
had
jumped
flew
said
went
swung
saw
would
swam
walked
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Matching
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am/are/is
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
have/has
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
do/does
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
was/were
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
Name Class Sample Story
I Went to the Zoo
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am/are/is
ask
can
climb
crawl
fly
go
have/has
jump
say
see
swim
swing
walk
will
could
was/were
asked
crawled
climbed
went
jumped
flew
said
had
walked
saw
swam
would
swung
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Write and Match
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Name Class Sample Story
I Went to the Zoo
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11. Name Class Sample Story
Yesterday I to the zoo with my family.
“I want to see all the animals,” I .
“What animal would you like to see first?” my mother .
“I like to see the monkeys,” I said.
The monkeys up to the top of the tree.
And they from the ropes on the tree.
We all around the zoo.
We lots of animals.
The alligators down on the ground.
The kangaroos in the grass.
The fish in the water.
The birds around to look for seeds.
I happy to see so many animals.
But then we to go home.
I wish I go to the zoo every day.
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am/are/is
ask
can
climb
crawl
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fly
go
have/has
jump
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see
swim
swing
walk
will
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I Went to the Zoo
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12. Yesterday I went to the zoo with my family.
“I want to see all the animals,” I said.
“What animal would you like to see first?” my mother asked.
“I would like to see the monkeys,” I said.
The monkeys climbed up to the top of the tree.
And they swung from the ropes on the tree.
We walked all around the zoo.
We saw lots of animals.
The alligators crawled down on the ground.
The kangaroos jumped in the grass.
The fish swam in the water.
The birds flew around to look for seeds.
I was happy to see so many animals.
But then we had to go home.
I wish I could go to the zoo every day.
Name Class Sample Story
I Went to the Zoo
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