Problem and Solution

Sara and Beth wanted to swing at recess. There was only one swing. Sara went on the swing first. She let Beth have a turn after a few minutes. The girls had fun playing at recess.

What is the problem in the story?

• There was only one swing.

• The girls shared the swing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Sara and Beth wanted to swing at recess. There was only one swing. Sara went on the swing first. She let Beth have a turn after a few minutes. The girls had fun playing at recess.

What is the solution in the story?

• There was only one swing.

• The girls shared a swing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Alex just got home from school. He didn't like the school lunch. He was feeling really hungry. Alex got a snack from the refrigerator and started to work on his homework.

What is the problem in the story?

• Alex got a snack from the refrigerator.

• Alex was feeling hungry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Alex just got home from school. He didn't like the school lunch. He was feeling really hungry. Alex got a snack from the refrigerator and started to work on his homework.

What is the solution in the story?

• Alex got a snack from the refrigerator.

• Alex was feeling hungry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Mike wanted to stay up late to watch a movie. He got up early for school and was feeling tired. Mike decided to take a little nap. Mike was able to stay up and watch the movie.

What is the problem in the story?

• Mike was too tired to watch a movie.

• Mike took a nap so he wasn't tired.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Mike wanted to stay up late to watch a movie. He got up early for school and was feeling tired. Mike decided to take a little nap. Mike was able to stay up and watch the movie.

What is the solution in the story?

• Mike was too tired to watch a movie.

• Mike took a nap so he wasn't tired.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Matt was waiting for the school bus. It started to rain. Matt did not have an umbrella or a raincoat. Matt decided to go back inside to get his umbrella. Matt used his umbrella while he waited for the bus.

What is the problem in the story?

• Matt went back inside to get an umbrella.

• It started raining while Matt waited for the bus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

Matt was waiting for the school bus. It started to rain. Matt did not have an umbrella or a raincoat. Matt decided to go back inside to get his umbrella. Matt used his umbrella while he waited for the bus.

What is the solution in the story?

• Matt went back inside to get an umbrella.

• It started raining while Matt waited for the bus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Sally didn't know how to do her Math homework. She started to cry because it was too hard. Sally asked her dad to help her. Her dad showed her how to do her homework. Sally felt better.

What is the problem in the story?

• Sally asked her dad for help.

• Sally didn't know how to do her homework.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Sally didn't know how to do her Math homework. She started to cry because it was too hard. Sally asked her dad to help her. Her dad showed her how to do her homework. Sally felt better.

What is the solution in the story?

• Sally asked her dad for help.

• Sally didn't know how to do her homework.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9