Understanding Problem and Solution and Cause and Effect in Texts

What is the problem in a story where a character cannot find their way home because they took a wrong turn?

• The character wants a new map.

• The character took a wrong turn and is lost.

• The character's friend is also lost.

• The character finds a treasure.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In a story about pollution in the ocean, what is the solution to help solve this problem?

• Talk to friends about the ocean.

• Continue to throw trash in the ocean.

• Organize a community clean-up event.

• Write a book about the ocean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

If a character is scared of the dark, what could be a solution to this problem?

• Avoid sleeping.

• Sleep during the day only.

• Use a night light in their room.

• Read a book about darkness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the problem in a story where a town is experiencing a drought and crops are failing?

• The town wants to build a new park.

• The crops are growing too large.

• There is not enough water for the crops.

• The town is very cold.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In a story about a library that is running out of space for books, what is the solution?

• Close the library.

• Stop buying books.

• Build more shelves or expand the library.

• Sell all the books.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the problem when a character has too much homework and cannot finish it all in one night?

• The character decides to watch TV instead.

• The character has too much homework.

• The character's friend finishes their homework quickly.

• The character's dog eats the homework.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In a story where a community's park is dirty and unsafe, what is the solution to make it better?

• Avoid the park.

• Complain about the park.

• Organize a community clean-up and repair day.

• Move to a new community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the problem if a character is always late to school because their alarm clock is broken?

• The character doesn't like school.

• The character's alarm clock is broken.

• The school starts too early.

• The character's friend is also late.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In a story about a bee population declining, what is the solution to help increase the bee population?

• Plant more flowers and create safe habitats for bees.

• Use more pesticides in gardens.

• Keep bees away from flowers.

• Write a song about bees.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the problem when a character feels lonely because they are new to a school and haven't made any friends yet?

• The school is too big.

• The character is new and hasn't made friends.

• The character doesn't like their teachers.

• The character's old friends visit them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3