Problems and Solutions in Nonfiction
Identify problems and solutions in nonfiction texts at a 3rd-grade reading level.
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Read each passage carefully. Then, identify the problem and the solution described in the text.
Passage 1: The Class Garden
The third-grade class wanted to plant a garden at their school. They chose a sunny spot, but when they started digging, they found the soil was hard and full of rocks. It was very difficult to plant anything. Their teacher, Mrs. Davis, suggested they add compost and fresh soil to the garden bed. The students worked together to mix in the new soil. Soon, the soil was soft and ready for planting beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables.
1. What was the problem in the passage?
The soil was .
2. What was the solution?
They added to the soil.
Passage 2: Lost Puppy
Lily was very sad because her new puppy, Buster, had gotten lost in the park. She looked everywhere, calling his name, but he was nowhere to be found. Her mom told her not to give up. Together, they made colorful posters with Buster's picture and Lily's phone number. They put the posters up around the park and in their neighborhood. The next day, a kind neighbor called, saying they had found Buster playing in their yard!
3. What was Lily's problem?
She didn't like her new puppy.
Her puppy was lost.
She didn't have a phone number.
She couldn't find the park.
4. How did Lily and her mom solve the problem of the lost puppy?
Passage 3: The Broken Toy
Tom received a new remote control car for his birthday. He was very excited to play with it, but after only a few minutes, one of the wheels broke off. Tom was upset. His dad suggested they try to fix it. They carefully used super glue to reattach the wheel. After letting it dry, the car was as good as new, and Tom could play with it again!
5. The problem was that Tom's new car was too slow.
True
False