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Problem/Solution text structure:
-Looks at a problem and solution or possible solutions of the topic
-Key or Signal Words: Because of, Problem, Issue, Since, As a result, Due to, Solution
- Authors use a problem/solution text structure to tell about a problem and present solutions
Problem Solution Example Paragraph:
Problem Solution Example Paragraph:
This paragraph shows the problem of someone being tired after a long day of work and the possible solution of ordering a pizza or making a frozen pizza to solve the problem. Some of the key or signal words that help us recognize this text structure are present in this paragraph. Hover over the underlined words to see other example key/signal words.
When you have had a long day and you do not want to cook dinner what should you do? After I get home from a long day at work my motivation for preparing dinner is low. This is definitely a problem! I am too tired to spend a long amount of time cooking dinner for my family but I still need to provide them with some dinner. That is when I call up the pizza shop and order a pizza with all of our favorite toppings. They will even bring it straight to my front door. Another solution is preparing a frozen pizza, they are very quick and easy to cook.
When you have had a long day and you do not want to cook dinner what should you do? After I get home from a long day at work my motivation for preparing dinner is low. This is definitely a problem! I am too tired to spend a long amount of time cooking dinner for my family but I still need to provide them with some dinner. That is when I call up the pizza shop and order a pizza with all of our favorite toppings. They will even bring it straight to my front door. Another solution is preparing a frozen pizza, they are very quick and easy to cook.
This paragraph shows the problem associated with working a long day and not wanting to make dinner and the solution of ordering a pizza from the pizza shop. Now we can fill in our graphic organizer to see the problem and solution in a visual format. To do this we will put the problem in the first box and our solution in the second box.
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What is the correct definition of the problem/solution text structure?
What is the correct definition of the problem/solution text structure?
1. Looks at the cause and effect relationship of a topic
2. Looks at the similarities and differences between two topics
3. Looks at the description of a topic
4. Looks at the problem and solution relationship of a topic
5. Looks at the sequence of events related to a topic
Which of the following is an example of a Key or Signal word for problem/solution text structure?
Which of the following is an example of a Key or Signal word for problem/solution text structure?
1. For example
2. Solution
3. After
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