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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Reading
What topic	Problem and solution in story
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Any other preferences	Envision curriculum

Lesson Plan: Problem and Solution in Story

Subject

Reading

Topic

Problem and Solution in Story

Duration

30 minutes

Grade

Reception / Kindergarten

Objectives

• Students will identify a problem in a story.
• Students will recognize the solution to the problem in a story.
• Students will engage in group discussion to share their thoughts about problems and solutions in stories.

Materials Needed

• A short storybook (e.g., "The Three Little Pigs" or "Goldilocks and the Three Bears")
• Chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• Problem and Solution graphic organizer (simple template for each student)
• Stickers or small rewards for participation

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Start by welcoming the students.
2. Objective Sharing: Briefly explain what problem and solution mean using simple language. For example:
   • "A problem is something that goes wrong in a story, and a solution is how the problem gets fixed."
3. Engagement Question: Ask the class if they've ever faced a problem and what they did to solve it. Encourage a few responses.

Read Aloud (10 minutes)

1. Choose the Story: Select a short story that clearly illustrates a problem and resolution.
2. Read Aloud: Read the story aloud to the students, using expressive voices and gestures to keep them engaged.
3. Pause for Interaction: Throughout the reading, pause to ask questions like:
   • "What do you think the problem is here?"
   • "How might they solve this problem?"

Discussion (5 minutes)

1. Identify the Problem: After reading, ask students to recall what the problem was in the story.
2. Identify the Solution: Discuss how the characters solved the problem. Write down their answers on chart paper or the whiteboard.
3. Encourage Responses: Allow students to share their thoughts on why the solution worked and how it made the characters feel.

Activity (5 minutes)

1. Graphic Organizer: Distribute a simple Problem and Solution graphic organizer to each student.
   • The first box should have a space for them to draw the problem from the story.
   • The second box should have a space for them to draw the solution.
2. Independent Work: Allow students a few minutes to fill in their organizers. Encourage them to be creative with their drawings.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Share: Invite students to share their drawings with a partner or in small groups.
2. Class Reflection: Bring the class back together and ask a few volunteers to present their organizers.
3. Wrap Up: Reinforce the lesson by pointing out that every story has a problem and a solution, making stories exciting and fun.

Assessment

• Observe students during the discussion to assess their understanding of problem and solution.
• Review the completed graphic organizers to ensure they can identify both the problem and solution.

Differentiation

• For advanced learners, encourage them to think of their own original story that includes a problem and solution.
• For students needing additional support, provide sentence starters to help them articulate their responses.

Closing

Thank the students for their participation and remind them that good stories often have interesting problems and creative solutions, inviting them to notice this in their own reading!