Exploring Problem and Solution Text Structure

What does the text structure 'problem and solution' focus on?

• Listing events in chronological order

• Comparing and contrasting two or more main topics

• Describing the main ideas and details of a topic

• Explaining a problem and presenting one or more solutions

Which of the following is an example of a signal word for 'problem'?

• Consequently

• Possibility

• Therefore

• Difficulty

What is the main problem discussed in the example about heavy rains?

• The cost of stream gauges

• The lack of scientific research

• The unpredictability of flooding

• The destruction of habitats

How is the problem of flooding addressed in the example provided?

• By planting more trees

• Using stream gauges to measure water flow

• Through evacuation plans

• By building dams

Which example was used to illustrate 'problem and solution'?

• The lifecycle of a butterfly

• Flooding and the use of stream gauges

• The history of the internet

• The process of photosynthesis

What role do signal words play in identifying text structures?

• They indicate the chronological order of events

• They suggest a comparison is being made

• They describe the main idea in detail

• They help identify problems and solutions

What is the solution to the problem of brown marmorated stink bugs?

• Introducing a species of wasp from Asia

• Using chemical pesticides

• Banning the import of fruits

• Planting more trees

What distinguishes 'problem and solution' from 'cause and effect'?

• Problem and solution focuses on chronological events

• Problem and solution only discusses negative outcomes

• Cause and effect does not necessarily provide solutions

• Cause and effect is only used in scientific texts

In the context of text structures, what does 'cause and effect' emphasize?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The comparison between different topics

• The relationship between an event and its outcomes

• The description of a single topic in detail

How can students apply their knowledge of text structures?

• By writing their own stories

• Through drawing diagrams

• Through identifying structures in paragraphs

• By memorizing definitions