Problem & Solution
Nico was supposed to feed his dog, Bo, every morning. But today he was running late for school. As he hurried to get dressed, he forgot to ?ll Bo’s bowl. When he got home that afternoon, he discovered that Bo had tipped over the trash can and eaten some of the garbage. There was trash everywhere.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Nico didn't feed the dog --> dog ate trash.
Solution: Clean the mess and feed Bo (dog)
I forgot to apply sunscreen when I went to the beach
I got sunburned
Mr. Thomas sat on his front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor, Mr. Smith, stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh? Here you can use my cellphone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Mr. Thomas grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Smith heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon."
What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?
Forget his house key
Tell
Told
This animal says woof
Dog
When Maria turned 10, her abuelita gave her a very special gold bracelet. It had been in the family for many years. However, a week after her birthday, Maria lost the bracelet. She knew her family would be disappointed in her.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Maria lost a special bracelet from her abuelita
Solution: Ask if anyone has seen it, make posters, etc.
I was wearing a hat on a windy day
The hat blew off
Mr. Thomas sat on his front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor, Mr. Smith, stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh? Here you can use my cellphone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Mr. Thomas grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Smith heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon."
Why will Mr. Thomas see Mrs. Thomas soon?
She has to come let him in.
Pay
Paid
You sleep on this at night
Bed
On Monday, June’s teacher announced that there would be a math test later in the week. June wasn’t worried. She was great at math! After school, she played video games instead of studying. However, when the teacher handed out the test on Friday, June realized that she didn’t know anything about geometry.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: June wasn't prepared for the test
Solution: Study, ask for extra help/practice
I didn't set a timer when baking cookies
The cookies burned
Mr. Ericson was a manager at a small insurance company in Minnesota. One cold winter day, April McKenzie, one of his employees, approached him about some time off from work. "This job is very important to me, Mr. Ericson, but I've been called to jury duty." Mr. Ericson rubbed his forehead. "We really need you here April. We'll be alright. Take the time." When April returned a week later, Mr. Ericson noticed that most of her skin was a bright shade of red except for around her eyes. Pale white circles ran from the top of her eyebrows to the bottom of her cheeks. That's when Mr. Ericson knew. "April, step into my office. There are some things we need to discuss."
Where was April?
On vacation somewhere sunny.
Spend
Spent
Opposite of happy
Sad
On Friday afternoon, the doorbell rang. Ricky ran to the front door to see if his package arrived. He was so excited that the threw open the door. He didn't even think about his dog, Shadow. Shadow darted out the door. He was down the street in a blink of the eye. Luckily, the mailman noticed the dog as it sprinted past.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Shadow escaped
Solution: Mailman brings Shadow back to the house
I didn't study for the test
I didn't pass
Mr. Ericson was a manager at a small insurance company in Minnesota. One cold winter day, April McKenzie, one of his employees, approached him about some time off from work. "This job is very important to me, Mr. Ericson, but I've been called to jury duty." Mr. Ericson rubbed his forehead. "We really need you here April. We'll be alright. Take the time." When April returned a week later, Mr. Ericson noticed that most of her skin was a bright shade of red except for around her eyes. Pale white circles ran from the top of her eyebrows to the bottom of her cheeks. That's when Mr. Ericson knew. "April, step into my office. There are some things we need to discuss."
What does Mr. Ericson want to talk to April about?
Lying to him.
Run
Ran
Opposite of night
Day
Maci knew she had earned some good grades and some bad grades. Even though Maci knew her parents would be disappointed, she always followed the rules. She would give them the report card when she got home. When she arrived home, she realized that the report card was not in her binder. She must have lost it somewhere!
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Maci lost her report card
Solution: Ask the teacher for a new one.
The school bus left before I got to my bus stop
I was late for school/I didn't go to school
Mr. Ericson was a manager at a small insurance company in Minnesota. One cold winter day, April McKenzie, one of his employees, approached him about some time off from work. "This job is very important to me, Mr. Ericson, but I've been called to jury duty." Mr. Ericson rubbed his forehead. "We really need you here April. We'll be alright. Take the time." When April returned a week later, Mr. Ericson noticed that most of her skin was a bright shade of red except for around her eyes. Pale white circles ran from the top of her eyebrows to the bottom of her cheeks. That's when Mr. Ericson knew. "April, step into my office. There are some things we need to discuss."
Why does April have white circles around her eyes?
She was wearing sunglasses when she got sunburned.
Sleep
Slept
Christmas colors are green and ___
Red