Exploring Problem and Solution Text Structures

What is the primary focus of a text structured around problem and solution?

• Narrating a story from start to finish

• Comparing and contrasting two or more items

• Describing a problem and proposing one or more solutions

• Listing items in a chronological order

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a signal word often found in problem and solution texts?

• Moreover

• Similarly

• Therefore

• Firstly

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the main problem discussed in the crocodile example?

• The illegal trade of crocodile skins

• The overpopulation of crocodiles in certain areas

• The endangerment of crocodiles due to habitat destruction and poaching

• Crocodiles becoming aggressive towards humans

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What solution was proposed to help the crocodile population recover?

• Feeding crocodiles in protected areas

• Relocating crocodiles to zoos and sanctuaries

• Protecting crocodile habitats and stopping poaching

• Introducing more crocodiles into the wild

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main issue addressed in the article 'Saving Our Language'?

• The impact of climate change on Alaskan cultures

• The lack of educational facilities in Alaska

• The disappearance of native languages in Alaska

• The decline of traditional dances and customs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which law was passed to encourage the use of Native American languages?

• The Indigenous Languages Protection Act of 1988

• The Native American Languages Act of 1990

• The Cultural Revival Act of 1992

• The Language Preservation Act of 1985

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was a significant action taken by Alaska Governor Bill Walker to address the language crisis?

• Declaring a state of emergency for languages

• Banning the use of English in schools

• Mandating the teaching of Russian and English

• Creating a new language from native dialects

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How are students at the school in Bethel, Alaska, taught Yup'ik?

• In combination with English from fifth grade

• Through digital learning platforms only

• Exclusively from kindergarten through third grade

• Only in extracurricular activities

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the ultimate goal of teaching young people native languages, according to the text?

• To improve their academic performance

• To enable them to travel abroad

• To prepare them for jobs in linguistics

• To preserve cultural heritage and identity

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is the preservation of languages considered important in the text?

• It promotes technological innovation

• It enhances biodiversity

• It boosts the economy

• It preserves history and community identity

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2