Problem and Solution Analysis

Overview

In this 30-minute lesson, 4th-grade students will closely analyze problems and solutions within the story Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Students will use a graphic organizer to visually connect key problems with the solutions attempted by the characters. The lesson aligns with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA), emphasizing comprehension, critical thinking, and textual evidence. Differentiation and extension activities support diverse learning needs.

Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) – Grade 4 ELA:

• RL.4.3
  Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

• RL.4.9
  *Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different