FINDING THE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION FINDING THE PROBLEM
FINDING THE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
FINDING THE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION � The author presents a problem and tells us how it could be fixed. � Problems are not always negative (could be something simple like “What do I wear to school today? ”) � There may be more than one solution or way to solve the problem.
FINDING THE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION � Usually the problem comes first � Authors use this to describe why something was created/invented � Real Life Situation: Advertisements for products
KEY WORDS � You may see these words when looking for the problem and solution in a text. � Problem/Dilemma � In order to � Because � Since � As a result � So that � Solution/Resolution
HOW TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION Problem • Identify the problem Steps • List steps taken to fix the problem • Sometimes there are no steps, only a solution Solution • How the problem is solved • Sometimes there is no solution
PRACTICE � In most parts of the world there are not as many crocodiles as there used to be. This is a problem because crocodiles are becoming endangered and also crocodile are necessary to the balance of nature. Many crocodiles have died because people dried up the swamps and marshes where the crocodiles live. Poachers have also contributed to the dilemma as crocodiles have been desired for their strong, smooth, leathery skins. In order to preserve these mighty creatures, people must take care of the crocodiles’ environment and help put a stop to the needless shooting of these animals.
PRACTICE ANSWERS Problem Steps • Crocodiles are becoming endangered Solution • Take care of environmen t • Stop shooting crocodiles Key Words: Problem, Because, Dilemma, In Order to
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