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Some clue words you could see in problem and solution text structure are ​ (a)   ​ (b)   and ​ (c)  

• problem,
• solution,
• dilemma.
• because
• after that
• next

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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

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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 are trying to save the rain forests 
• Sequence/Order of Importance

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A conflict and how the conflict is solved

• Problem 
• Description 
• Solution
•  Problem/solution

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Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.  What is  the problem and solution?

• ignore it it will go away
• no problem no solution
• order & sequence
• car accidents are a problem and a possible solution is to not use cell phones in the car

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

• The text would explain the steps of an event in time order
• The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue
• The text would show how two things are similar and different
• The text would define and describe one main topic

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Which of these options would be a good solution to the problem:
    Wendy can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.

• She could just stay in the dark.
• She could stack random things to create steps.
• She could use a broom to knock the box down.
• She could ask somebody taller for help.

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Here is a solution. What could be the problem?
   Ted used glue on his skateboard.

• Ted can't ride a skateboard well.
• Ted fell and broke his glasses.
• Ted snapped a wheel off his board.
• Ted is clumsy and scratched his board on the sidewalk.

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Which of the following passages has a problem and solution text structure?

• Roberto likes to sing. He is part of the choir and was in a school play. Roberto even enjoys singing in the shower. The only time Roberto doesn't sing is when he's sick and singing hurts his throat.

• Diana's frisbee is stuck in the tree. She's not tall enough to reach it. First, she tries jumping, but she can't jump high enough. It's still slightly out of reach. As a result, Diana uses a ladder. The ladder makes her tall enough to grab the frisbee.

• Jakub's alarm starts ringing. He turns it off. Then, it goes off again. If he doesn't get up, he'll be late for school. His blanket is warm, so he turns off his alarm. Later, Jakub gets detention for being late. He wishes he hadn't turned off his alarm.

• Lisa's favorite holiday is Halloween. Her younger brother Erik doesn't like the holiday because he's afraid of ghosts. Lisa decides to play a prank on Erik. She dresses up in a mask and surprises Erik. Because of Lisa's prank, Erik has nightmares for a week.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which signal phrases go with problem solution?

• like, unlike, both, on the other hand

• first, next, then, after

• due to, answered by, solved, issue

• smells like, looks like, sounds like, tastes like

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