Problem and Solution

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What is a problem?

Back

A problem is an event or something that causes trouble.

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What is a solution?

Back

A solution is something used to fix or resolve trouble.

Front

What text feature does this paragraph contain: 'I bought my sister a new doll for her birthday. I thought she would like it. When she opened the gift, she gave me a big hug and said thank you!'?

Back

Cause/effect.

Front

What is the problem in the following scenario: 'Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon. She was just about home when she hit a patch of loose gravel. Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, scraping her knee.'?

Back

She scraped her knee.

Front

How can you tell the difference between cause and effect and problem and solution?

Back

A cause isn't a problem and an effect isn't a solution.

Front

Give an example of a problem.

Back

A problem could be losing your favorite toy.

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Give an example of a solution.

Back

A solution could be looking for the toy in the last place you saw it.

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What is the effect of hitting a patch of loose gravel while riding a bike?

Back

The effect is that you might skid and fall.

Front

What is a cause in a problem/solution scenario?

Back

A cause is the reason something happens.

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What is an effect in a problem/solution scenario?

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An effect is the result of a cause.