Problem and Solution

What is the problem of a story?

• Something that goes wrong in the story.

• When an issue is solved.

• Where or when a story takes place.

• A person or animal in a story.

Find the PROBLEM:

John didn’t know what to take to school for Show and Tell. He asked his mother for an idea. She suggested he take the ribbon his dog won at the pet parade.

• Jack doesn't like show and tell

• Jack will take the ribbon his dog won for show and tell

• Jack doesn't know what to bring to show and tell

• Jack knows what he wants to bring to show and tell

What is a solution of a story?

• Where or when the story takes place.

• The person that the story is mostly about.

• Words that describe a character.

• How the problem is solved in a story.

Find the SOLUTION:

Mrs. Anderson wanted a fresh pineapple for her cake. The store near her did not have any fresh ones, so she went to another store and bought it there.

• The store near Mrs. Anderson doesn't have fresh pineapple

• Mrs. Anderson wants pineapple for her cake

• Mrs. Anderson wants mangos for her cake

• Mrs. Anderson went to another store to get pineapple

"Jordon fell down and scraped his knee" is an example of:

• Problem

• Solution

"Genesis helped Ms. Walstra tidy up the classroom" is an example of:

• problem

• solution

Find the PROBLEM:

Emily knew she had to get to school on time, but her mother said she couldn’t drive her. Emily decided to leave early and walk to school.

• Emily was early for school today

• Emily's mother can't drive her to school

• Emily is not going to school

• Emily is walking to school

"Jaedin is grumpy because he forgot his lunch at home" is an example of:

• Problem

• Solution

"Oscar used an umbrella so he would not get wet in the rain" is an example of:

• Problem

• Solution

Find the SOLUTION:

Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill

• Robert and his sister rode to the top of the hill

• Robert had to babysit his sister

• Robert rode his horse

• The house might flood!