Golden Ticket Timeline

This sequencing worksheet is designed for Grades 3-5 and helps students demonstrate their understanding of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by placing eight major story events in correct chronological order. Students review key moments-from the introduction of the Golden Tickets to the unforgettable factory tour-and number each event from beginning to end. This activity strengthens recall, reinforces narrative structure, and helps learners see how one event leads to another.

Learning Goals

• Sequencing Story Events (Elementary ELA) – Accurately order major plot moments
• Plot Structure & Comprehension – Understand how the story unfolds over time
• Narrative Flow – Recognize beginnings, middles, and endings in a novel
• Cause-and-Effect Reasoning – See how character choices drive later events

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with upper elementary ELA standards
• Clear, Manageable Scope – Eight key events provide challenge without overload
• Builds Plot Awareness – Helps students track how Charlie’s journey develops
• Supports Assessment & Review – Ideal for comprehension checks or test prep
• Flexible Use – Works well for independent work, small groups, or whole-class review
• Low Prep – Print-and-use worksheet with straightforward directions

This Golden Ticket Timeline worksheet helps students organize the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into a clear sequence, reinforcing comprehension and narrative understanding. By sequencing events and considering cause-and-effect relationships, learners strengthen essential reading skills while revisiting the memorable moments that shape Charlie’s adventure.

This worksheet is part of our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory worksheets collection.