Activity Overview
Learning to summarize a story is a skill students will use throughout their life. Starting with the Beginning, Middle, and End, students will learn to identify important scenes in stories in a way that creates an easy to understand summary. In this activity, students will create a 3 cell storyboard that summarizes the beginning, middle, and end of The Frog Prince.
The Frog Prince Summary Example
Beginning: One day a beautiful princess dropped her golden ball into the spring, and a frog popped out of the water with a solution. The frog told the princess that he would retrieve the ball for her, in exchange for a few things: to love him, let him live in the palace, eat from her plate, and sleep upon her bed. The princess agreed, and once the ball was retrieved, the princess ran all the way back to the palace, leaving the frog behind.
Middle: The next day at dinnertime, the frog arrived at the palace. The princess did not want to let him in, but her father, the king, reminded her of the importance of staying true to your word and not backing out on a promise. The princess let the frog inside and he joined them at the table for dinner. After dinner, the frog slept on a comfortable pillow on the princess’ bed, and as soon as it was daylight, jumped off of the bed and departed.
End: That night the frog returned, ate dinner at the fancy table, slept on a pillow in the princess’ bed, and departed early the next morning. The third night was the same, but when the princess woke up the following morning, she found a handsome prince at the head of her bed. The prince told the princess that an evil fairy had changed him into a frog, and that the princess had broken the cruel charm by letting him eat and stay with her. The prince told the princess that he wished to marry her, and they lived happily ever after.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a visual summary of The Frog Prince
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Separate the story into the Beginning, Middle, and End.
- Create an image that represents an important moment or set of events for each of the part of the story using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Write a short description of each part of the story.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot | Each of the three cells represents a different part of the story. The cells are in order from beginning to end. Sentences accurately summarize each part. | One cell is out of order, or the storyboard is missing important information. | Important information is missing and/or two or three cells are out of order. |
| Images | Cells include images that help to tell the story and do not get in the way of understanding. | Some of the images help tell the story. Descriptions do not always match the images. | Images do not make sense with the story. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding. | Spelling is very inaccurate and hinders full understanding. | Text is difficult to understand. |
Activity Overview
Learning to summarize a story is a skill students will use throughout their life. Starting with the Beginning, Middle, and End, students will learn to identify important scenes in stories in a way that creates an easy to understand summary. In this activity, students will create a 3 cell storyboard that summarizes the beginning, middle, and end of The Frog Prince.
The Frog Prince Summary Example
Beginning: One day a beautiful princess dropped her golden ball into the spring, and a frog popped out of the water with a solution. The frog told the princess that he would retrieve the ball for her, in exchange for a few things: to love him, let him live in the palace, eat from her plate, and sleep upon her bed. The princess agreed, and once the ball was retrieved, the princess ran all the way back to the palace, leaving the frog behind.
Middle: The next day at dinnertime, the frog arrived at the palace. The princess did not want to let him in, but her father, the king, reminded her of the importance of staying true to your word and not backing out on a promise. The princess let the frog inside and he joined them at the table for dinner. After dinner, the frog slept on a comfortable pillow on the princess’ bed, and as soon as it was daylight, jumped off of the bed and departed.
End: That night the frog returned, ate dinner at the fancy table, slept on a pillow in the princess’ bed, and departed early the next morning. The third night was the same, but when the princess woke up the following morning, she found a handsome prince at the head of her bed. The prince told the princess that an evil fairy had changed him into a frog, and that the princess had broken the cruel charm by letting him eat and stay with her. The prince told the princess that he wished to marry her, and they lived happily ever after.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a visual summary of The Frog Prince
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Separate the story into the Beginning, Middle, and End.
- Create an image that represents an important moment or set of events for each of the part of the story using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Write a short description of each part of the story.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot | Each of the three cells represents a different part of the story. The cells are in order from beginning to end. Sentences accurately summarize each part. | One cell is out of order, or the storyboard is missing important information. | Important information is missing and/or two or three cells are out of order. |
| Images | Cells include images that help to tell the story and do not get in the way of understanding. | Some of the images help tell the story. Descriptions do not always match the images. | Images do not make sense with the story. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding. | Spelling is very inaccurate and hinders full understanding. | Text is difficult to understand. |
How Tos about The Frog Prince Story Summary
Engage students with a creative retelling activity for The Frog Prince
Retelling stories helps students deepen comprehension and build confidence in their speaking skills. Creative retelling encourages them to use their imagination while practicing key story elements.
Assign students to choose a different character’s perspective
Have each student pick a character from The Frog Prince—such as the king, the frog, or even a palace servant—and retell the story from that character’s point of view. This builds empathy and critical thinking skills.
Guide students to outline the story events from their character’s viewpoint
Ask your students to jot down the main events (beginning, middle, end) as their chosen character experienced them. Encourage them to consider feelings, motivations, and observations unique to that character.
Encourage students to use dialogue and expression in their retelling
Suggest that students include some dialogue or thoughts their character might have had. This makes the retelling more engaging and helps students practice expressive language skills.
Facilitate sharing and reflection
Let students present their retellings to the class, in small groups, or through a recording. Invite peers to ask questions or share what they learned about the story from a new perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Frog Prince Story Summary
What is a simple summary of The Frog Prince story for students?
The Frog Prince is about a princess who loses her golden ball in a pond. A frog helps her get it back after she promises to be his friend. When she keeps her promise, the frog turns into a prince, and they live happily ever after.
How can I teach students to summarize The Frog Prince using beginning, middle, and end?
Guide students to identify the beginning (princess loses her ball and meets the frog), the middle (frog visits the palace and the princess learns about keeping promises), and the end (the frog becomes a prince). Have them write or draw a short description for each part.
What are the key events in The Frog Prince that should be included in a storyboard?
Include the princess losing her golden ball, the frog retrieving it in exchange for friendship, the frog joining her at the palace, and the transformation of the frog into a prince after the princess honors her promise.
Why is summarizing stories like The Frog Prince important for students?
Summarizing helps students understand story structure, remember key events, and improve their critical thinking. It builds reading comprehension and communication skills that are valuable across subjects.
What is the moral or lesson of The Frog Prince?
The main lesson of The Frog Prince is about keeping promises and treating others with respect. It teaches that good things can happen when you keep your word and look beyond appearances.
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