Lesson 17 of 20 · Comprehension
⭐ 30 XP🐚 Comprehension CoveProblem
The problem is what the character must solve.
🎯 Your mission
Notice the details no one mentions.
⚡ The twist
Look for what the author shows, not just what they tell.
What You'll Learn
The problem is what the character must solve. Many stories have one. The problem is what the character must solve. Many stories have a problem.
Key Points
The problem is what the character must solve.
Many stories have a problem.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the problem in a story?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Explain something you read this week to a grown-up.
For the dinner table
“What was the main idea of what you read today?”
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