problem solution

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.2.5

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What are some signal words for problem and solution text structure?

• first, next, finally

• alike, different, both

• because of, as a result, since

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

• I can tell the difference when I read it.
• A cause has a solution.
• A cause isn't a problem and an effect isn't a solution.

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Problem or Solution: Jamarcus did not have a pencil to use. 

• Problem
• Solution

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Problem or Solution: She skipped breakfast so she wouldn't be late. 

• Problem
• Solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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Kevin got sick and went to the doctor. The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

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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, but couldn't find any chips or crackers.  He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snacks in there either.  Finally, he looked in the fridge and he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?

• Hank found apples to eat.
• Hank likes chips.
• Hank looked for snacks.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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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 type of text structure is this?

• cause and effect
• description
• problem and solution
• compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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

• True
• False