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.

Answer explanation

The problem in the story is that there was only one swing, which limited the girls' ability to play together. Sharing the swing was necessary, but the lack of multiple swings created a challenge for both Sara and Beth.

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.

Answer explanation

The solution in the story is that the girls shared a swing. Sara allowed Beth to have a turn after a few minutes, demonstrating their ability to share and enjoy their time together.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The problem in the story is that Alex was feeling hungry. This indicates that he did not have enough food to satisfy his hunger after not liking the school lunch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The solution in the story is that Alex got a snack from the refrigerator. This action addresses his hunger after not liking the school lunch, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The problem in the story is that Mike was too tired to watch a movie. He got up early for school, which made him feel tired, but he took a nap to overcome this tiredness and was then able to stay up and watch the movie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

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.

Answer explanation

Mike took a nap, which helped him feel less tired. As a result, he was able to stay up and watch the movie, making this the solution in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The problem in the story is that it started raining while Matt waited for the bus, leaving him without an umbrella or raincoat initially. This prompted him to go back inside to get his umbrella.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The solution in the story is that Matt went back inside to get an umbrella. This action allowed him to stay dry while waiting for the bus, addressing the problem of being caught in the rain.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The problem in the story is that Sally didn't know how to do her homework, which made her upset. Asking her dad for help was a response to this problem, not the problem itself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

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.

Answer explanation

The solution in the story is that Sally asked her dad for help. This action led to her understanding her homework better and feeling better overall.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.2