Problem and Solution Like a Boss

Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare/Contrast

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. what is the problem?

• People are trying to save the rain forests.

• It will take many people working together

• Chimpanzees are disappearing in the wild.

• Zoos are not good homes for chimpanzees.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Leaving behind a fire when camping can lead to some serious consequences. They often lead to wildfires that cause a tremendous amount of damage in the areas that are affected. Firefighters work in different ways to contain and put out the fire. Firefighters uses methods that contain the fire to a certain area and often rely on planes to drop water in the areas with the greatest need. Both ground firefighters and responders by plane work together to put the fire out.

• sequence

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• description and list

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Bands of timber wolves prey on animals, like the musk oxen, when they are hungry. In spring, when the calves are born, the wolves become particularly menacing. The musk oxen form a defensive ring, with calves and young animals in the middle. Even a dozen wolves attacking together stand little chance against the circle of lowered heads and sturdy horns. what is the problem?

• The musk oxen form a defensive ring.

• Wolves don't stand a chance against the musk oxen's lowered heads and sturdy horns.

• Timber wolves are mean.

• The wolves are hungry and prey on the oxen.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. What is the solution?

• people cutting down the rain forest

• Chimpanzees are disappearing in the wild

• people are trying to save the rain forests

• Zoos don't have room for the chimpanzees

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which is not a synonym for a problem

• issue

• complication

• resolve

• conflct

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. What is the problem and solution?

• dogs are better than cats get rid of cats

• if you don't like your pet you should take it to a shelter

• some dogs and cats have no home so animal shelters were built for them

• animals shelters are full so we need to build new ones

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

• The text would explain the steps of an event in time order
• The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue
• The text would show how two things are similar and different
• The text would define and describe one main topic

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5