Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 4

Na m e : ___ Date: _

Directions: Read the story and then fill in the chart to explain Trent’s problem.

You can never go wrong...if you reread and rethink.

Problem Event or Solution

complication

Trent trudged through the parking lot carrying bags of groceries. Finally he got to

his red sports car. He stuck the key into the door lock, but it wouldn’t turn. He

tried it again, but the key still didn’t turn. Next he put the groceries on the

ground and tried turning the key with two hands. The key just would not budge.

“This is really strange,” Trent thought. He examined his key ring carefully to be

sure he had the right key and then gave it one last try—still no luck. After several

minutes of standing there helplessly, he peered through the car window hoping

for some clue as to what was happening. He spotted a blue jacket lying on the

seat. “No wonder! ” he exclaimed out loud. This car looked exactly like his car,

but it wasn’t. He had the wrong car!