Story Structure Worksheet | Plot, Problem and Resolution | Years 3-4 KS2 Writing

Help Years 3 and 4 pupils understand how a story is built and plan stories with a problem that is solved. This short, single-skill pack follows the English programme of study for Years 3 and 4, which asks pupils to create settings, characters and plot in narratives.

Pupils label the parts of a short story told out of order, label five single sentences from different stories, match three problems to the story openings they belong to, fill in a story plan with five events, choose the problem sentence in three story starts and plan a story of their own with a problem and a resolution.

What is included (5 A4 pages plus a thank-you page):
• Page 1: teacher overview with the five parts of a story, a short model story, “I can” statements, curriculum link, key words and a teaching tip.
• Page 2: Parts of a Story – labelling the parts of stories.
• Page 3: Problems and Plans – matching problems to openings and completing a story plan.
• Page 4: Find the Problem – choosing the problem sentence and planning your own story.
• Page 5: answer key with marking guidance.

Great for: Years 3 and 4 English and narrative writing, morning work, a small-group task, homework or a planning lesson before pupils write a story.

Format: one non-editable PDF, ready to print. Written in British English for England. Created by Mathew Sunday • FUN CASE. Single-classroom licence.