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Finding Problems In A Story

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Students categorize information into a problem/solving chart and examine the value of using a diary. In this problem solving and diary lesson, students read portions of Dear Mr. Henshaw, while they investigate the importance of keeping a diary. They determine problems and solutions which they record in a chart.

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dear mr. henshaw, diaries, importance of narrator, problem solving chart, english language arts
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4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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