Description
Pages 1-2: Introduction & Practice
•Title: "Problem and Solution"
•Includes an explanation: "Every story has a problem that the characters must solve. Understanding the problem and how it is solved helps us comprehend the story better."
•Visual diagram showing Problem vs. Solution with icons
•Practice section with a story about Sam and the rainy day
•Question asking students to identify the problem and explain why it's a problem for Sam
•Answer space provided
Pages 3-4: "A Rainy Recess: Part 1" (Reading Passage & Comprehension)
•Story about children whose recess is cancelled due to rain
•Three comprehension questions:
1. Multiple choice about how children feel
2. Fill-in-the-blank about weather conditions
3. Open-ended question asking for two indoor activity alternatives
•Answer spaces included
Page 5-6: "A Rainy Recess: The Solution"
•Continuation of the story showing the solution (children build with blocks indoors)
•Fill-in-the-blank asking what children couldn't do
•"Draw the Solution" activity where students illustrate the resolution
•Icons/visuals depicting activities like building blocks, reading, playing games
Page 7: Lesson Review
•Sentence completion activity about the solution
•Drawing activity: "Draw the Problem and Write a Caption"
•Extension activity: "Predict Another Solution" - asking students to think of alternative ways to solve the problem and explain their reasoning
The resource uses a mix of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions with space for drawings and written responses.
Highlights
Description
Pages 1-2: Introduction & Practice
•Title: "Problem and Solution"
•Includes an explanation: "Every story has a problem that the characters must solve. Understanding the problem and how it is solved helps us comprehend the story better."
•Visual diagram showing Problem vs. Solution with icons
•Practice section with a story about Sam and the rainy day
•Question asking students to identify the problem and explain why it's a problem for Sam
•Answer space provided
Pages 3-4: "A Rainy Recess: Part 1" (Reading Passage & Comprehension)
•Story about children whose recess is cancelled due to rain
•Three comprehension questions:
1. Multiple choice about how children feel
2. Fill-in-the-blank about weather conditions
3. Open-ended question asking for two indoor activity alternatives
•Answer spaces included
Page 5-6: "A Rainy Recess: The Solution"
•Continuation of the story showing the solution (children build with blocks indoors)
•Fill-in-the-blank asking what children couldn't do
•"Draw the Solution" activity where students illustrate the resolution
•Icons/visuals depicting activities like building blocks, reading, playing games
Page 7: Lesson Review
•Sentence completion activity about the solution
•Drawing activity: "Draw the Problem and Write a Caption"
•Extension activity: "Predict Another Solution" - asking students to think of alternative ways to solve the problem and explain their reasoning
The resource uses a mix of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions with space for drawings and written responses.


