Cause/Effect & Problem/Solution

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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What does 'problem' mean in a problem/solution context?

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A problem is an issue or challenge that needs to be addressed.

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What does 'solution' mean in a problem/solution context?

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A solution is a way to fix or resolve a problem.

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What is the purpose of a problem/solution text structure?

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To describe an issue and provide at least one way to solve it.

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Give an example of a cause and its effect.

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Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground got wet.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect; the effect is what happens because of the cause.

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Identify the problem in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The problem is that the dog is barking loudly.

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Identify the solution in this sentence: 'She studied hard for the test.'

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The solution is that she studied hard.

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What is a key feature of problem/solution texts?

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They often include a description of the problem followed by one or more solutions.