November 4: Problem/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

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 problem?

• Description
• chimpanzees
• chimpanzees are disappearing 
• Sequential

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

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

• ignore it

• people working to save the rain forests

• Sequence/Order of Importance

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 snacks there, either. Finally he looked in the refrigerator and there he found some apples to eat.

What is the solution?

• Hank found apples to eat.

• Hank likes chips.

• Hank looked for snacks.

On Friday afternoon, the doorbell rang. Ricky ran to the front door to see if his package arrived. He was so excited that he threw open the door. He didn’t even think about his dog, Shadow. Shadow darted out the door. He was down the street in a blink of the eye. Luckily, the mailman noticed the dog as it sprinted past him. The mailman chased after Shadow, grabbed his collar, and walked him back to Ricky. Phew, that was close.

What is the problem in the passage?

• Ricky wanted his package.

• The mailman chased Shadow.

• Shadow got out of the house.

• The mailman gave Shadow back to Ricky.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

On Friday afternoon, the doorbell rang. Ricky ran to the front door to see if his package arrived. He was so excited that he threw open the door. He didn’t even think about his dog, Shadow. Shadow darted out the door. He was down the street in a blink of the eye. Luckily, the mailman noticed the dog as it sprinted past him. The mailman chased after Shadow, grabbed his collar, and walked him back to Ricky. Phew, that was close.

What is the solution in the passage?

• The doorbell rang.

• Ricky got his package.

• Shadow darted out the door.

• The mailman chased after Shadow, grabbed him, and gave him back to Ricky.

Garrett and Jeffrey took turns at the hoop practicing their free throws. Usually Garrett sunk his free throw shots with no trouble, but something was off today. He had not made a single shot. Jeffrey was on fire, though! He made every single free throw shot from the line. Coach McElroy noticed and came to talk to Garrett. “If you adjust your feet,” he said, “your shot will go straight.” To Garrett’s surprise, he made the rest of his free throws!

What is the problem in this passage?

• Garrett wasn't making any free throws at practice.

• Jeffrey wasn't making any free throws at practice.

• Coach had to talk to Garrett.

• Garrett usually sunk his free throw shots with no trouble.

Garrett and Jeffrey took turns at the hoop practicing their free throws. Usually Garrett sunk his free throw shots with no trouble, but something was off today. He had not made a single shot. Jeffrey was on fire, though! He made every single free throw shot from the line. Coach McElroy noticed and came to talk to Garrett. “If you adjust your feet,” he said, “your shot will go straight.” To Garrett’s surprise, he made the rest of his free throws!

What is the solution in this passage?

• Jeffrey showed Garrett how to make free throws.

• Coach told Garrett to adjust his feet to make his shot go straight.

• Garrett was surprised that he made the rest of his free throws.

• Garrett and Jeffrey took turns at the hoop.