Exploring Problem and Solution in Text Structure

The video tutorial explains the problem and solution organizational pattern, a method used to structure text by presenting a problem followed by one or more solutions. It highlights the importance of not confusing this pattern with cause and effect. The tutorial includes examples and a graphic organizer to help visualize the concept. Additionally, it provides resources for further learning about text structures.

What is the primary focus of the 'problem and solution' text structure?

• Presenting a problem and its solution

• Listing items or events

• Comparing and contrasting two elements

• Describing a sequence of events

Which text structure is similar to 'problem and solution'?

• Description

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

In the textbook example, what was the initial attempted solution for missing books?

• Increasing supervision

• Giving students lockers

• Installing security cameras

• Putting books in the closet

What final solution was proposed for the problem of missing books?

• Installing alarms

• Giving students lockers

• Banning backpacks

• Electronic tagging of books

What solution is proposed to address the problem of pollution?

• Banning industrial emissions

• Planting more trees

• Increasing use of solar power

• Using more nuclear power

How does solar power help in reducing pollution?

• It decreases air pollution

• It reduces water usage

• It eliminates waste production

• It minimizes noise pollution

Where can one find more resources to learn about text structures?

• educationalbooks.org

• learningtexts.edu

• readingworksheets.com

• schoolresources.net

What is the purpose of identifying a problem in the text?

• To outline a series of events

• To describe the setting in detail

• To distinguish it from cause and effect

• To compare different viewpoints