Problem and Solution Text Structure

Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare/Contrast

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. What is the solution?

• people cutting down the rain forest

• wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing

• people are trying to save the rain forests

• it will take many people working together

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. What is the problem?

• people started animal shelters to take care of animals

• at the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water

• some dogs and cats do not have homes

• people come to animal shelters to get a new pet

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe Drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives. What is the solution?

• Safe Drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car

• every year

• many people feel this product will help save lives

• thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

• The text would explain the steps of an event in time order.

• The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue.

• The text would show how two things are similar and different.

• The text would define and describe one main topic.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5