Problem-Solution Chart

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they read a summary of Jack and the Beanstalk and analyze how the main character faces a challenge and resolves it. Through structured chart completion, reading comprehension, and reflective thinking, students identify Jack’s main problem, the actions he takes to solve it, and the outcome of those choices. The activity clearly highlights problem-solution structure while reinforcing understanding of narrative lessons and messages.

Skills Reinforced

• Problem & Solution Identification (Grades 2-4) – Recognize the central problem in a story and how it is resolved.
• Story Structure Understanding – Analyze how characters, problems, actions, and outcomes connect within a narrative.
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of key events and character decisions.
• Lesson & Message Analysis – Reflect on what Jack learns and the lesson the story communicates.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early elementary ELA standards.
• Clear Chart Format – Helps students organize ideas visually and logically.
• Guided Reflection Prompt – Encourages students to think about character growth and story message.
• Developmentally Appropriate – Uses familiar content to support confident analysis.
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to use for classroom lessons, literacy centers, independent practice, or homeschool instruction.

This problem-solution chart worksheet helps students build foundational comprehension and story analysis skills. By breaking down Jack and the Beanstalk into character, problem, solution, and outcome, learners gain a clearer understanding of narrative structure and the lessons conveyed through character actions. It’s a simple, effective resource for strengthening critical thinking and reading skills in both classroom and homeschool settings.

This worksheet is part of our children’s stories worksheets collection.