Cause and Effect or Problem and Solution

A problem is

• An issue that happens

• An issue that is resolved

A solution is

• An issue that happens

• An issue that is resolved

Which is a good solution to this problem?

You don't understand the instructions for the activity we are doing in class.

• Ask your friend who is in a different class if they know what your teacher meant.

• Ask your mom what your teacher meant.

• Ask your teacher to explain them in a different way.

How can you tell the difference between information that contains cause and effect and information that contains a problem and solution?

• I can tell the difference when I read it.
• A cause has a solution.
• A cause isn't a problem and an effect isn't a solution.

Ellie felt so bad.  Her head hurt and her stomach ached.  She had a fever too.  Her mom decided to take her to the doctor to find out what was wrong with her.
What is the cause in this paragraph?

• Ellie was sick.
• Ellie went to the doctor.
• Her mom was sick.

_______ is an issues that happened

The rain came down harder and harder.  Suddenly the bridge came tumbling down.

Is this a problem and solution or a cause and effect?

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

The _____ is the reason why something happens

The Olympics are very expensive to host so many counties and cities are not able to host them.

Is this a problem and solution or cause and effect?

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights.  He was really tired tonight.  He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear ear plugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well this night.
Does this paragraph contain a problem/solution text feature or a cause and effect text feature?

• cause/effect
• problem/solution