Snappy Reads - What's the Problem?

Snappy Reads - What's the Problem? features the theme of problem-solving and challenges students aged 9-10 years to think critically through a series of fiction and non-fiction texts. This collection introduces real-life and imaginative scenarios that require creative solutions, ranging from personal conflicts to scientific challenges. By presenting different problem-solving strategies within a guided reading context, this Australian-published set helps students compare, contrast and evaluate outcomes across multiple text types. The inclusion of both stories and informative content supports cross-text comprehension and prepares students to approach problems in thoughtful and systematic ways. It also fosters resilience and persistence in learning - key attributes for both academic and personal success.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens analytical and reasoning skills.
• Introduces a range of problem-solving techniques.
• Encourages resilience and creative thinking.
• Develops literacy through engaging, real-world texts.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a œproblem-solving toolbox based on strategies from the texts.
• Use group reading to identify key problems and brainstorm solutions.
• Write a sequel to a story, presenting an alternative resolution.
• Act out a conflict resolution from one of the narratives.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9-10 years
• Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm
• Classroom-safe materials, no loose components
• Clear, easy-to-read font for developing readers