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Identify the problem and solution in a story — free printable Kindergarten English & Reading worksheet

Identify the problem and solution in a story

Free printable Kindergarten English worksheet for "Identify the problem and solution in a story" — practice sequence and plot (reading strategies). No-prep, print or assign online.

Kindergartners identify the problem and solution within a story in this sequence and plot worksheet, building a fundamental comprehension framework for understanding how narratives are structured. Teachers can use it after a read-aloud, guiding students to locate the moment the problem appears and trace how it gets resolved. It strengthens story structure awareness and supports students in retelling and summarizing narratives.

English & Reading
Reading & Comprehension
Kindergarten
Worksheets
Ages 5–6
easy

Learning objectives

  • Identify the central problem in a story and locate where it occurs in the plot
  • Identify the solution to the story problem and explain how it resolves the conflict
  • Explain the relationship between a story problem and its solution in a structured response

How to use this worksheet

  1. Click “Download Worksheet” and sign in with Google or email to get the PDF instantly.
  2. Print at home or in class for Kindergarten; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
  3. Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.

Frequently asked questions

Is the “Identify the problem and solution in a story” worksheet free?

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What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?

It's designed for Kindergarten (ages 5–6), covering Sequence and plot.

Do I need to prep anything?

No. It's a no-prep, print-and-go worksheet — just download and hand it out.

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