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The document focuses on identifying problems and solutions in fables, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements for better comprehension of texts. It provides examples of problems and solutions, along with guidance on how to analyze stories to extract these components. The document also includes practice exercises for readers to apply their understanding.

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3rd_RC_26_Problem_Solution

The document focuses on identifying problems and solutions in fables, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements for better comprehension of texts. It provides examples of problems and solutions, along with guidance on how to analyze stories to extract these components. The document also includes practice exercises for readers to apply their understanding.

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Problem/ Solution

We will identify1 problems and solutions in


fables2.

• 1
identify means find
• 2
fables are short stories that teach lessons
Sometimes things go wrong and need to be
fixed.

• What is wrong in the picture?


• How would you fix it?
Today we are going to read fables and identify their
problems and solutions.
• A problem in text is something that needs to be solved or
worked out.
– The problem is usually found near the beginning of the text
• Examples:
• My homework fell in the mud!
• The glass fell out of my hand and broke.

What is a problem in text? A problem in text is_______

• Which sentence below is a problem?


– 1. The baby takes a bath.
– 2. The bathtub is overflowing.
• How did you know?
• A solution in text is the way the problem is solved or
worked out. A solution is the “fix.”
– The solution is usually found near the end of the text.

• Examples:
• Luckily, I could still see the answers and copy them onto
another homework paper.
• Mom helped me sweep up the broken pieces of glass and
asked me to be more careful next time.
What is a solution in text? A solution in text is_______

• Which sentence below is a solution?


– 3. Open the drain and let the water go down.
– 4. Mom likes to wash the baby’s hair.
How did you know?
Why you need to identify problems and
solutions
• You will better understand what you are
reading
• You will need it in 4th grade
• CST, DPA 12 What is Frog’s problem in this passage?
A He is hungry.
B He is in danger.
C He has no friends.
D He thinks too slowly.

How does Frog solve his problem in this passage?


A He hides.
B He runs away.
C He outsmarts Coyote.
D He becomes friends with Coyote.

Can you think of another reason why it might be important to identify problems and solutions?
Finding Problems and Solutions
1. Read the story
2. Who is it about? What is happening?
3. Identify the problem
– Something that needs to be solved or worked out
• How did I identify the problem?
4. Identify the solution (fix)
– The way the problem is solved or worked out
• How did I identify the solution?
Problem
Write the problem here

Solution
Write the solution here
1. Read the story A skinny Wolf was almost dead with
hunger when he met a fat House-dog who was
2. Who is it about? passing by. "Ah, Wolf," said the Dog. "I knew
What is happening? this would happen to you. You do not work
3. Identify the problem every day as I do. So, you do not get your meals
regularly."
Something that needs to
"I would try that life," said the Wolf, "if
be solved or worked out I could find a place."
How did I identify the problem?
"I can do that for you," said the Dog;
4. Identify the solution "come with me to my master and you can share
The way the problem is So the
my Wolf and the Dog went towards the town
work."
together. On the way there, the Wolf noticed
solved or worked out that the hair on the back of the Dog's neck was
How did I identify the solution? missing, so he asked him how that had
happened.
"Oh, it is nothing," said the
Problem
The problem is_____ Dog. "That is the place where a collar is put on
me every night to keep me from running. It hurts
a bit, but you will soon get used to it."
Solution "Used to it? I want to run free
The solution is________ when I wish to." said the Wolf. "Good-bye to
you, Dog."
1. Read the story • An Ant, going to a river to
2. Who is it about? What drink, fell in, and was washed
is happening? downstream. A Dove felt sorry
3. Identify the problem for her, and dropped a small
Something that needs to be
solved or worked out branch into the river. This
How did I identify the problem? helped the Ant climb onto the
4. Identify the solution shore.
The way the problem is solved Some time later, the Ant
or worked out
How did I identify the solution? saw a man holding a gun
aimed at the Dove. The Ant
Problem
The problem is_____
stung him in the foot
sharply, made the man miss
his aim, and saved the
Solution
The solution is__________
Dove's life.
1. Read the story • The Hares felt so picked-upon by the
2. Who is it about? What other animals, they did not know
where to go. As soon as they saw any
is happening? animal approach them, off they would
3. Identify the problem run. One day, they saw a herd of wild
Something that needs to be Horses stampeding. This scared the
solved or worked out Hares, and they ran off to hide by a
How did I identify the problem?
lake. But just as they got near the bank
4. Identify the solution of the lake, they saw a group of Frogs.
The way the problem is solved The Frogs had heard the pounding of
or worked out the ground caused by the Hares and
How did I identify the solution?
were frightened. The Frogs hopped
Problem into the lake. The Hares realized that
The problem is_____
they could live quietly next to the Frogs
and neither would ever have to be
afraid again.
Solution
The solution is__________
• What is something that needs to be solved or worked out
called?
• What do we call the way a problem is solved or worked out?
Identify the problem and solution in the following:

• Some boys playing near a pond saw many Frogs in


the water and thought it would be fun to throw
stones at them. The boys killed several of the Frogs.
Surprisingly, one of the Frogs, lifted his head out of
the water and cried out: "Please, stop, boys! This
game that is fun for you is bringing death to my
friends."
• What did you learn about problems and solutions today?
Independent Practice
• Read the stories and write the problem and
solution on your graphic organizer.
One summer day, a Grasshopper was hopping about in a field,
playing and singing. An Ant, who was working very hard passed by, with
an ear of corn he was taking to his nest. "Why not come and play with
me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of working so hard under the hot
sun?"
"I am helping to store food for the winter," said the Ant, "and you should do
the same."
"Why think about winter now?" said the Grasshopper; “we have plenty of
food." But the Ant went on his way and kept on with his work. When the
winter came, the Grasshopper had no food and was hungry. The
Grasshopper watched every day while the Ant ate corn and grain from the
collection he had worked on all summer.
1. Read the story Who/What is it about?
2. Identify the problem
Something that needs to be solved or worked out
How did I identify the problem?
3. Identify the solution
The way the problem is solved or worked out
How did I identify the solution?
1. Read the story • Two men were traveling together,
2. Who/What? when a Bear suddenly met them on
the path. One of the men climbed
3. Identify the problem quickly into a tree and hid in the
Something that needs to branches. The other man knew he
be solved or worked out would be attacked. So, he fell flat on
How did I identify the problem?
the ground. The Bear came up and
4. Identify the solution pushed him with his snout and smelled
The way the problem is him. The man held his breath and
solved or worked out pretended to be dead. The Bear soon
How did I identify the solution? left him, because Bears will not touch
a dead body. After the Bear was gone,
Problem the Traveler from the tree got down
Write the problem here and asked his friend what the Bear had
whispered. "He gave me this advice,"
his companion replied, "Never travel
Solution with a friend who deserts you at the
Write the solution here approach of danger."

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