Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to accurately identify the problem and solution in a story.

Materials and Prep

• A few simple texts

Activities

1. Read aloud a simple story to the student.

Choose a story that has a clear problem and solution.

2. After reading the story, ask the student to identify the problem in the story.

Encourage the student to think about what went wrong or caused a challenge for the characters.

3. Discuss the problem with the student, ensuring they understand it.

Provide examples and explanations if needed.

4. Ask the student to suggest possible solutions to the problem.

Encourage creativity and critical thinking.

5. Guide the student to identify the solution presented in the story.

Discuss how the characters resolved the problem and achieved their goal.

6. Repeat the process with another story, allowing the student to practice identifying problems and solutions.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "In stories, there are often problems that the characters face."
• "The problem is something that goes wrong or causes a challenge for the characters."
• "We can think about the problem and try to come up with solutions."
• "The solution is how the characters solve the problem and achieve their goal."
• "Let's read some stories and see if we can find the problems and solutions!"