Problem-Solution Text Structures

What is the first step in identifying a problem and solution in a text?

• Find the main characters.

• Look for signal words like "challenge," "issue," or "solution."

• Summarize the text.

• Identify the setting of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In a story about pollution in a river, what would most likely be the problem?

• The characters cannot find the river.

• The river is polluted.

• The river is too long.

• The characters enjoy swimming in the river.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the problem of having too much homework?

• Complaining about the homework to friends.

• Skipping the homework.

• Creating a study schedule to manage time better.

• Watching TV to relax.

If a story's problem is that a character is always late to school, what could be a possible solution?

• The character goes to bed later.

• The character sets multiple alarms.

• The school starts later.

• The character skips breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is a signal word that might indicate a solution is being presented?

• Unfortunately,

• Suddenly,

• Therefore,

• Meanwhile,

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In a text that discusses deforestation, what would likely be the problem?

• Trees are growing too quickly.

• Animals are moving into cities.

• There are too many forests.

• Trees are being cut down at an alarming rate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

A story about a drought affecting crops would most likely have what problem?

• The crops are growing too large.

• There is too much rain.

• There isn't enough water for the crops.

• The farmers are planting too many crops.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

What is a common solution in stories where the main character lacks confidence?

• The character avoids challenging situations.

• The character learns a new skill or gains a new friend that helps them become more confident.

• The character moves to a new city.

• The character buys new clothes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

In a text about solving community problems, which of the following would likely be a solution?

• Describing the problem in detail.

• Blaming the community members.

• Organizing a community meeting to discuss solutions.

• Ignoring the problem.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5