1) How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution structure? a) The text would explain the steps of an event b) The text would describe one main topic c) The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue 2) To identify the problem in a text, you can look for signal words like a) issue / concern / trouble / destory b) fix / solve / protect / reform 3) Find the problem in the text - "In the 1960s, people started building homes, businesses, and parking lots on the land where Houston toads lived. As workers filled in temporary ponds, Houston toads began to disappear. But now scientists realize how important the pools are. They have asked people to build fences around the pools so Houston toads have a place to lay their eggs. If people protect enough ponds, the toads can make a comeback." a) In the 1960s, people started building homes, businesses, and parking lots b) Houston toads began to disappear. c) But now scientists realize how important the pools are. 4) Find the solution in the text - "In the 1960s, people started building homes, businesses, and parking lots on the land where Houston toads lived. As workers filled in temporary ponds, Houston toads began to disappear. But now scientists realize how important the pools are. They have asked people to build fences around the pools so Houston toads have a place to lay their eggs. If people protect enough ponds, the toads can make a comeback." a) If people protect enough ponds, the toads can make a comeback. b) As workers filled in temporary ponds c) Scientists realize how important the pools are

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