This focuses on the discussion of the two elements of the story namely problem and solution. This is intended for 1st grade learners.

1. PROBLEM
AND
SOLUTION
Mary Ann D. Cupo
English 1

2. SAMPLE STORY
Ben walked to school with his
sister Amy. She looked in her
bag and didn’t see her lunch.
She asked Ben to go back home.
Ben said, “Don’t worry. Mom put
both of our lunches in my bag.”
Amy felt relieved and thanked
Ben.

3. LET’S FIND THE PROBLEM
AND SOLUTION
Who has the problem? Amy
What is her problem?
She doesn’t have her
lunch in her bag.
What is the solution to
her problem?
Her brother Ben told
her that he got their
lunches.

4. SAMPLE STORY
It’s Saturday. Becky and Sarah
went to the park to play. When
they arrived, they saw that one
of the swings was occupied so
there’s only one swing left. They
both want to use it.

5. LET’S FIND THE PROBLEM
AND SOLUTION
Who has the problem?
Becky and
Sarah

6. LET’S FIND THE PROBLEM
AND SOLUTION
What is the problem?
What is the solution to
the problem?
Sarah let Becky
play with the swing
first.
There is only one
swing left and they
both want to use it.

7. REMEMBER
Problem
Solution The way of solving a problem. The
answer to the problem.
It makes the character act
differently. It is also called
CONFLICT.