Who, What, Why?

Worksheet Description

The Problem and Solution worksheet is a structured activity aimed at enhancing students’ reading comprehension and analytical skills in literature. It requires students to identify and articulate the central problem in a story by considering who is involved, what the issue is, and why it is occurring. Additionally, students must think about the obstacles that prevent the character from solving the problem and then determine a viable solution to the narrative challenge presented.

The worksheet is teaching students to dissect narrative elements critically and to understand character motivations and conflicts within a story. It encourages them to engage with the text, asking them to not only summarize the problem but also to delve deeper into the causative factors and potential resolutions. By analyzing the hurdles characters face, students learn about narrative tension and conflict resolution. This exercise improves their ability to interpret stories and enhances their own storytelling skills by understanding the components that make a narrative compelling and coherent.