Team Trouble

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they read a realistic story about a group science project and analyze a conflict involving blame and responsibility. Through reading comprehension, reflection, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving, students explore how honesty, accountability, and thoughtful choices affect relationships and group success.

Instructional Objectives

• Reading Comprehension & Reflection (Grades 4-6) – Students answer questions that assess understanding of key events, character actions, and story outcomes.
• Taking Responsibility – Learners examine how blaming others impacts trust and how owning mistakes supports repair.
• Relationship Problem-Solving – Students reflect on ways to resolve conflicts respectfully and rebuild cooperation.
• Ethical Decision-Making – The activity reinforces honesty, fairness, and integrity in group settings.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed by educators with age-appropriate language and relatable classroom scenarios.
• Dual-Focus Format – Combines comprehension questions with reflective writing prompts.
• Flexible Implementation – Suitable for ELA instruction, SEL lessons, health units, or independent work.
• Real-Life Relevance – Helps students connect story events to everyday group work and peer interactions.

This team trouble worksheet strengthens reading comprehension, reflective thinking, and social-emotional learning through meaningful storytelling. By analyzing the effects of blame and the value of accountability, students build skills in responsibility, ethical reasoning, and relationship repair. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource supports thoughtful decision-making and positive group dynamics.

This worksheet is part of our Apologizing and Making Amends Worksheets collection.