The article discusses the elements of the case study method in improving students ' thinking and developing literacy in general education schools. The case study method not only contributes to the analysis, repetition and solution of the theoretical knowledge acquired by the student in the course of training and training, but also contributes to the accumulation of experience.At the same time, according to the topic of the article, only one case study analysis model is presented, which is used in the course of the lesson. As we learned from experience, students were convinced of the effectiveness of the case-task method. Through this method, the student learns practical skills with the help of the teacher to solve problems that they face in real practice, increase their interest in learning and independently acquire theoretical knowledge, and contribute to the formation of the student's personal image by analyzing a specific situation and event.