Let’s go through each story one at a time and find the problem and solution.
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First Story: John and his friends in the park
Step 1: Read the story carefully.
- John and his friends are playing in the park.
- A friendly dog runs up to them.
- One of John’s friends is afraid of the dog.
- John likes dogs, sees the friend is scared, notices the dog has a collar with a tag.
- John walks the dog back to its home.
- His friends stay and keep playing.
Step 2: What is the PROBLEM?
→ The problem is that one of John’s friends was afraid of the dog. That made things uncomfortable or scary for that friend.
Step 3: What is the SOLUTION?
→ John solved it by walking the dog back to its home so his friend wouldn’t have to be around the dog anymore.
So:
Problem: One of John’s friends was afraid of the dog.
Solution: John walked the dog back to its home.
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Second Story: Jenna and her homework book
Step 1: Read the story carefully.
- Jenna has to read a book for homework.
- She has three little brothers — too noisy at home.
- No quiet place to read inside the house.
- Her mom suggests she go outside to read.
- Jenna sits on the desk (probably means porch or outdoor table) and reads without being bothered.
Step 2: What is the PROBLEM?
→ The problem is that there was no quiet place in the house for Jenna to read because of her little brothers.
Step 3: What is the SOLUTION?
→ Her mother suggested she read outside, and Jenna did — sitting on the desk outdoors where it was quiet.
So:
Problem: There was no quiet place in the house for Jenna to read because of her little brothers.
Solution: Jenna went outside and read her book on the desk where no one bothered her.
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Final Answer:
Story 1:
Problem: One of John’s friends was afraid of the dog.
Solution: John walked the dog back to its home.
Story 2:
Problem: There was no quiet place in the house for Jenna to read because of her little brothers.
Solution: Jenna went outside and read her book on the desk where no one bothered her.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of identify problem and solution worksheet.
