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PROBLEM? SO, WHAT’S THE

PROBLEM & SOLUTION BY: LYNDSEY KUSTER

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Thanks so much for purchasing this Character packet.

Many of the resources I’ve found on teaching

characters have been TOO HARD for my kiddos. This packet was designed and differentiated to

meet a diverse range of reading abilities.

I hope you and your students enjoy using these materials in your class!

All of these activities align with the following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-

Literacy.RL.1.7 Use

illustrations and details in a

story to describe its characters, setting, or events

Thank you so much for purchasing this packet! I hope you and your students enjoy using these materials in your

classroom.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding

ANYTHING in this packet. Enjoy!

Thanks so much for purchasing this Character packet.

Many of the resources I’ve found on teaching

characters have been TOO HARD for my kiddos. This packet was designed and differentiated to

meet a diverse range of reading abilities.

I hope you and your students enjoy using these materials in your class!

All of these activities align with the following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-

Literacy.RL.1.7 Use

illustrations and details in a

story to describe its characters, setting, or events

The following texts are great for teaching problem and solution. I’ve provided

organizers/worksheets for your students to use that would nicely accompany these texts. However, these organizers would

work with other texts as well.

o Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

o Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

o Franklin's Bad Day by Paulette Bourgeois

o Knuffle Bunny by Mo Williams

o Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

Name:

Draw the PROBLEM

Name:

Draw the SOLUTION

I feel sad and all alone. I have

no friends!

I made a new friend!

Thanks so much for purchasing this Character packet.

Many of the resources I’ve found on teaching

characters have been TOO HARD for my kiddos. This packet was designed and differentiated to

meet a diverse range of reading abilities.

I hope you and your students enjoy using these materials in your class!

All of these activities align with the following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-

Literacy.RL.1.7 Use

illustrations and details in a

story to describe its characters, setting, or events

Use the following lesson plan and activities to teach your students all about problem and solution. You can decide, based on your students’ ability level, whether you do all

four case files or not.

After your students complete the four case files, they can move onto the extension activities that are provided for you. You can decide if you want your students to

complete this activity independently, with a partner, or in a small group.

Before the lesson, stuff a large manila envelope with the following:

• Letter to students • Case Files • Observation Recording Sheet (1 per student)

LESSON PLAN

• Display the “Wanted” poster for all students to see. Read the poster aloud to them.

• Pass out the envelope with the letter from The Problem Detective Club. Or, read the letter aloud to the class. Ask students if they would like to be a part of the club.

• Break students into pairs or small groups. Explain that they will receive an envelope filled with case files. Have students read each case file and identify the problem. Have students talk with their groups to come up with possible solutions to the problem.

• On their Observation Recording Sheet, have students write the problem and the best solution to the problem for each case file.

• After they complete the recording sheet, gather back together and discuss their solutions.

• Have students place all of their case files and observations back in the manila folder to “ship off” to The Problem Detective Club for the detectives to look over.

• After lunch or specials, have students come back to the classroom to find a special Certificate of Membership waiting for them on their desks, which explains that they are now a part of The Problem Detective Club.

Extension Activities: There are many different extension activities to choose from. It is up to you when you choose to use them!

Can you… identify the problem? think of different ways to

solve the problem? choose the best option?

If so, you might be ready to join…

EXPERTS AT SOLVING PROBLEMS!

Do you have what it takes to be a problem detective?

Dear Boys and Girls, We are contacting you from The Problem Detective Club! We’re looking to add new members to join our team. The Problem Detective Club is all about identifying problems and coming up with solutions to those problems. We have included a set of case files for you read over. Please view the case files and send us back your observations. We hope you decide to join our group! Sincerely, The Problem Detectives

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CASE FILE 1 Dave was lonely. He had no one to play with. One day, he was building a block tower all by himself when Matthew joined him and asked if he could use two of the blocks. “NO, THEY ARE MINE!” yelled Dave. Matthew said, “Fine, I don’t want to be your friend anyway.” Dave began to cry. He knew he would never make friends this way!

Becky and Jessica were getting unpacked in the morning. They were having a great morning until Jessica realized she had forgotten her homework on the kitchen table. “OH NO! I’m going to be in big trouble!” said Jessica. Becky tried to make Jessica feel better, but nothing seemed to work. It was Jessica’s first time forgetting her homework so she didn’t know what to expect!

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CASE FILE 2

Oh no! It was the first day of school and Michael woke up late! He quickly got dressed, but then spilled grape juice all over his shirt at breakfast. “I’m going to miss the bus,” he shouted! He ran as fast as he could to the bus but it was too late. “This year is going to be AWFUL,” he thought.

When Abby got to school she realized she left her lunchbox at home. “Oh no! What am I going to eat? I’m going to be so hungry!” she said. Abby began to cry. She didn’t know what to do!

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CASE FILE 4

Case File #

Problem Detectives! Directions: Read each case file. Identify the problem in each case file and come up with a solution to the problem.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Case File #

Thanks so much for purchasing this Character packet.

Many of the resources I’ve found on teaching

characters have been TOO HARD for my kiddos. This packet was designed and differentiated to

meet a diverse range of reading abilities.

I hope you and your students enjoy using these materials in your class!

All of these activities align with the following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

following Grade 1 English

Language Arts Reading Literature Standard::

CCSS.ELA-

Literacy.RL.1.7 Use

illustrations and details in a

story to describe its characters, setting, or events

Extension #1: Have your students complete the following extension activities after they’ve completed all four case files. It is up to you when you choose to use these!

Extension #3: Students can tell about a time they had to face a problem and how they solved the problem using this worksheet.

Extension #2: Students can match the problem to the solution. Or, they can draw the problem and solution using the drawing pages provided.

Scooter’s First Day

Today is Scooter’s first day of school. He was worried

he wouldn’t make any friends. He began to cry as

the bus pulled up.

Buttercup Hates Baths

Peter’s dog, Buttercup, hates baths. The minute he puts Buttercup in the water she

runs away soaking wet! Peter doesn’t know what to do!

Burnt Pie!

Betsy was watching television when all of a sudden she

smelled something. She ran to the kitchen. Oh no! The

pie is burnt to a crisp.

It’s My Turn!

Jeremy was having a great time on the computer. His

sister, Claire, came up and said, “Hey, can I have a turn now?” Jeremy replied, “No! I’m busy right now playing my game!”

Mary has been practicing very hard for her lead role in the play. The big day has finally

arrived. As she walks out on the stage, she gets very scared and

forgets her part. Oh no!

Mary Has the Lead Role!

When Pam misses the goal in her soccer game, Ted

shouts, “BOO! You made us lose!” Pam feels awful.

Soccer Game Blues!

My Own

Name:

Problem & Solution My Own

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fonts came from. They are amazing. Thank you!

Fonts by Cara Carroll

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this packet.

Please e-mail me at lyndseykuster@gmail.com

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