Cause/Effect & Problem/Solution

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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Which type of text structure do author's use to describe the effect or outcome of something and explain the causes or reasons for the effect.

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological Order

Identify the text structure of this text.

• Descriptive

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological / Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

Identify the text structure of this text.

• Descriptive

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological / Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

Identify the text structure of this text.

• Descriptive

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological / Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

Identify the text structure of this text.

• Descriptive

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological / Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.

According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

• Swimming pools fill up.
• Snow melts and runs off.
• Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.
• People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

Dolphins are one of the smartest mammals in the animal kingdom. Because of this, they are able to do a lot of things that humans can do as well. They are able to solve problems by using different tools. They are also able to perform intelligence tests and always score very well. They are great at developing communication because of their intelligence as well.

The CAUSE of dolphins being able to develop communication is...

• they use tools

• they are very intelligent

• they score well on tests

• they can talk like humans

Sloths live in Central America. Unfortunately their homes are being destroyed! Forests are being cut down and replaced with busy roads and highways. Often, sloths are hit by the cars now driving where their homes once were. The government is now working to pass laws to protect forests. With these laws put in place, sloths will be able to live happily in their forest habitats!
What is the solution?

• Sloth's homes are being destroyed
• People are building roads where forests once were
• The government is passing laws to protect forests. 
• Sloths are adapting to their new habitat and moving quicker. 

Sloths live in Central America. Unfortunately their homes are being destroyed! Forests are being cut down and replaced with busy roads and highways. Often, sloths are hit by the cars now driving where their homes once were. The government is now working to pass laws to protect forests. With these laws put in place, sloths will be able to live happily in their forest habitats!
What is the problem?

• Cars are hitting sloths
• Laws are being passed to protect forest. 
• Sloths are too slow to cross the street
• Sloth's homes are being destroyed to build roads.