Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to accurately identify the problem and solution in a story when given a few simple texts read aloud in a small group.
Materials and Prep
- A few simple storybooks
- A small group of students
Activities
- Read aloud a simple storybook to the small group.
- Discuss the story with the group.
- Identify the solution.
- Repeat the process with other storybooks.
As I read the story, pay close attention to what happens in the story and how the characters face challenges.
After reading the story, let's talk about what happened in the story. What was the problem the characters faced?
Now, let's think about how the characters solved their problem. What was the solution? How did they overcome the challenge?
Let's continue with a few more storybooks. Listen carefully, identify the problem, and think about how the characters find a solution.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "In this lesson, we will be reading stories and talking about the problems and solutions in them."
- "A problem is when something goes wrong or when a character faces a challenge."
- "A solution is how the problem gets fixed or how the character solves the challenge."
- "We will listen to the story and then discuss what happened and how the characters solved their problems."
- "Remember, it's important to pay attention and think about the story so we can identify the problem and solution."