FREE Problem and Solution Reading Response | Story Comprehension Printable

FREE Problem and Solution Reading Response

Help young readers think about problem and solution with this FREE reading response printable for Kindergarten and First Grade.

After reading a story, children record the title and author. Then, they identify the problem in the story and explain how the problem was solved.

The open-response format gives learners plenty of room to draw, write, or use a combination of both. As a result, you can easily adapt the page for different writing levels.

Use this problem and solution reading response during read alouds, guided reading, literacy centers, independent reading, or whole-group comprehension lessons.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WORKING IT OUT READING RESPONSE PRINTABLE

The printable includes spaces for children to record:

• Name
• Book title
• Author
• Problem
• Solution

Large response areas provide plenty of space for young readers to show their thinking. Plus, the simple black-and-white design makes the page easy to print and use with any fiction text.

SKILLS COVERED

• Problem and solution
• Reading comprehension
• Story elements
• Retelling
• Identifying key details
• Responding to literature
• Drawing to show comprehension
• Writing about reading
• Making meaning from text

HOW TO USE

First, read a fiction book together or have children read a book at their independent reading level.

Next, discuss the main problem. Ask children what happened and what challenge the character faced.

Then, talk about the solution. How was the problem solved? What happened as a result?

Finally, children complete the Working It Out reading response page. Emerging writers can draw their responses, while more advanced writers can add sentences or additional details.

Use the printable for read aloud response, guided reading, literacy centers, independent reading, small groups, or comprehension assessment.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT

• It’s FREE!
• Works with a variety of fiction books
• Focuses on problem and solution
• Includes space for both drawing and writing
• Easy to differentiate for different writing levels
• Simple black-and-white format
• Requires very little prep
• Works for whole group or small group
• Easy to add to literacy centers
• Provides a quick check for reading comprehension

Because the page is not tied to one specific story, you can use it again and again with different books throughout the year.

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