Story Without Answers

Students identify the problem and solution in short stories, then consider what might happen if the problem had not been solved. By imagining alternate outcomes, they explore how solutions influence the story’s direction and character experiences. This reflective exercise builds understanding of plot impact and narrative consequence, encouraging deeper thinking about story structure.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Literature: Analyze How Problems Drive Plot

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking: Explore Alternative Outcomes

English Language Arts – Writing: Explain and Support Hypothetical Reasoning

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Understand Story Consequences

This worksheet is part of our Problem and Solution collection.