LA Skills- Problem Solution

Passage 1: The Late Bus (Questions 1-5)

Every morning, Maya’s school bus came late. Because of this, she arrived to class after the bell and missed the start of her lessons. This was a problem because Maya was falling behind in her work. She talked to her teacher, who suggested setting her alarm earlier so she could catch an earlier bus route. Maya tried it, and now she arrives at school on time and prepared for class.

What was Maya’s main problem?

• She didn’t like school

• Her bus came late, and she missed part of her lessons

• She forgot her homework each day

• 1. She walked too slowly to school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the solution to Maya’s problem?

• She set her alarm earlier to catch an earlier bus

• The teacher drove her to school

• She skipped the morning lessons

• She rode her bike instead

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the solution connect to the problem?

• It gave Maya more homework

• It made the bus drive faster

• It allowed her to catch a bus on time so she didn’t miss class

• It caused her to arrive even later

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What conclusion can be drawn from Maya’s experience?

• Problems always fix themselves

• Teachers can’t help with school problems

• Students should avoid taking the bus

• A small change in routine can solve a big problem

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which detail best shows the solution worked?

• Maya’s alarm clock rang early

• Maya now arrives to school on time and prepared

• Maya’s teacher gave her more lessons

• Maya still missed class every morning

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Passage 2: The Spilled Paint (Question 6-10)

During art class, Luis spilled red paint all over the floor. Students couldn’t walk by without stepping in it, and the mess was spreading. The teacher quickly gave Luis paper towels, and two classmates brought a mop. Together, they cleaned up the paint so no one would slip or track it around the room.

What was the problem in art class?

• The students forgot their art supplies

• Luis spilled red paint all over the floor

• The mop was broken

• The floor was too slippery already

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Why was the paint spill a serious problem?

• It made the class run late

• The paint was the wrong color

• Students could slip or track paint through the room

• The teacher didn’t like red paint

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What solution was used to fix the paint problem?

• Luis and classmates cleaned it up with towels and a mop

• The students ignored the mess

• The teacher called the janitor hours later

• The floor was painted over completely

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does the solution connect to the problem?

• It made the paint spill worse

• Cleaning the paint removed the danger of slipping

• It caused more students to fall

• It stopped students from bringing paint to class

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What conclusion can be drawn about solving problems in groups?

• It takes too long to solve together

• Students should never help each other

• Only teachers should solve classroom problems

• Working together can fix problems more quickly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2