Larger	Teaching Problem Solving Through Children's Literature: Author: James W. Forgan
	Book Information Publisher: Teacher Ideas Press Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 2 Rating: ? ISBN-13: 9781563089817 - ISBN-10: 1563089815 Publication Date: 1/28/2003 Pages: 209

General and special education teachers will find 40 ready-to-use lesson plans that focus on children's literature characters faced with problem-solving situations, empowering students to independently solve problems in their own lives. Students are also taught a problem-solving strategy that can be applied to any situation. Each lesson plan includes: Bibliographic information Lesson goal(s) A concise book summary Points to consider prior to reading Discussion questions to use during guided reading Post-reading discussion questions Applying the I SOLVE strategy to the character's problem Extended learning activities that include a problem solving practice scenario A detailed reproducible reinforcement activity