The solution in a story — Creative writing for kids

Writer's tip

Problem → solution — “the solution is how the problem gets fixed, near the end”

1. First find the problem.
2. Then find the part where the problem is fixed — usually the sentence just before the ending.
3. The solution must fix THIS problem; a fix for something else does not count.

Use it for: Ending your own stories well, and answering “how was the problem solved?” questions.

Worked example: Which is the best solution to this problem? → A farmer shows how to put the chain back

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, type the answer and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 4 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

🏅 Sign in with Google to earn the 💡 Solution Seeker badge when you pass — and a certificate when you finish all 8 lessons of Part 1 · Story building blocks. You can still take the test without signing in.

🖨️ Problem and Solution Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)