Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each sentence into the correct category.
Story Problem
The dog ran away from home.The kite got stuck in a tall tree.The boat had a hole in it. Story Solution
Dad helped find the dog at the park.Mom used a ladder to get the kite down.They fixed the hole with tape and glue. Problem sentences show something going wrong, while solution sentences show someone fixing the problem. Look for the action of helping or fixing to spot a solution.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. In a story, the problem is what goes wrong.
The problem is the trouble or challenge the character faces — it's what makes readers wonder what will happen. Every exciting story has one.
2. The solution is how the problem gets fixed.
The solution is the way the problem is solved at the end of the story. Problem and solution always go together like a question and its answer.
3. A character tries to solve the problem in the middle of a story.
In the middle, the character works hard to solve the problem by trying different ideas. This is usually the most exciting part of the story.
4. The problem makes the story exciting and fun to read.
A problem creates tension and makes readers want to keep reading to see what happens. Stories without a problem can feel boring.
5. Every good narrative has a problem and a solution.
A problem needs a solution to feel complete, just like a question needs an answer. Both are needed to make a full narrative.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A story problem makes things go wrong for the character.
True False
That's exactly what a problem does — something goes wrong that the character must deal with. It creates the main challenge of the story.
2. The problem is always solved at the beginning of the story.
True False
The problem starts in the beginning or middle but is solved at the end. If it were solved right away, there would be no story to tell.
3. A solution tells how the problem gets fixed.
True False
The solution explains the steps or actions that fix the problem. This is the satisfying part readers wait for.
4. A good story does not need a problem.
True False
Without a problem, there's nothing to solve and no reason for the reader to keep reading. Problems are what make stories interesting.