Informational: Problem/Solution

Informational: Problem/Solution

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Interactive Video

Journalism

6th - 7th Grade

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The video tutorial explains informational text, focusing on the problem and solution structure. It describes how authors use this structure to present issues and propose solutions, using cue words to identify problems. The tutorial provides strategies for recognizing solutions and evaluating their pros and cons. An example of overcrowding in a school lunchroom illustrates these concepts, highlighting the importance of understanding text structures for better comprehension.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is informational text and what is its purpose?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can authors organize informational writing using the problem and solution structure?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some cue words that indicate a problem in an informational text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What questions can you ask yourself to identify the solution in an informational text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In the example provided, what is the problem and what solution is suggested?

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