Problem & Solution

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A solution is

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something used to fix or resolve trouble

Front

A problem is

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an event or something that causes trouble

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Hank came home from school and he was hungry. He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers. He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snack there either. Finally he looked in the frig and there he found some apples to eat. What is the solution?

Back

Hank found apples to eat.

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Does the paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature? "I bought my sister a new doll for her birthday. I thought she would like it. When she opened the gift, she gave me a big hug and said thank you! I was really glad she liked the doll."

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Cause/effect

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How can you tell the difference between information that contains cause and effect and information that contains a problem and solution?

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A cause isn't a problem and an effect isn't a solution.

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What is a good solution to the problem: "I don't understand what we are doing"?

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Ask your teacher about it.

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What is a good solution to Wendy not being able to reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage? Options: She could just stay in the dark., She could stack random things to create steps., She could use a broom to knock the box down., She could ask somebody taller for help.

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She could ask somebody taller for help.

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Here is a solution. What could be the problem? Ted used glue on his skateboard.

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Ted snapped a wheel off his board.

Front

True or False?
A solution can lead to another problem?

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True

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Brent can't find his car keys. What is a BAD solution to his problem? Options: He can give up., He can take a bus., He can call a friend for a ride., He can ride his bike to work.

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He can give up.