English 3 Week 3
Problem and
Solution
Solving a problem requires careful
thinking and analysis of all its angles.
Some problems require simple solutions
while other require
detailed ones.
THE CORONAVIRUS
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 has
spread all over the world. It is believed to have
originated in Wuhan, China. This virus mainly affects
the respiratory system of humans. When one gets this
virus, he/she may have mild to severe symptoms.
Many have already died due to this virus. Meanwhile,
some may also show no symptoms.
Scientists around the world are doing their best to
control the further effects of the virus. Different
versions of vaccines have been invented and tested to
give immunity to individuals. Also, some countries
have already started their vaccination program. It is
believed that through these vaccines, governments
will be able to control the spread of the virus.
Can you tell the problem mentioned in the
selection above?
Based on the given selection, the problem is the
discovery and the spread of COVID-19. This
problem even leads to various effects such as
having mild to severe symptoms, and even death.
Can you also identify the possible solution to the
problem?
In solving the problem, scientists have worked
hard to discover
the vaccines that will help in controlling the spread
of the virus
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
Example: Lexie became ill. Her parents took her to the
hospital.
Solution: Her parents took her to the hospital.
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. I was absent yesterday. I asked my classmates to update
me on the lessons discussed.
Solution: I asked my classmates to
update me on the lessons discussed.
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
2. Alex failed during his exams last quarter. He now studies
well to pass his tests.
Solution: He now studies well to pass his
tests.
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
3. The government provided financial support to families
after implementing community quarantine due to COVID-
19.
Solution: The government provided
financial support to families
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
4. Simon found a new job after resigning from his previous
work
Solution: Simon found a new job
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
5. Carmela lost her ballpen. She asked her parents to buy a
new one for her.
Solution: She asked her parents to buy a
new one for her.
Learning Task 1: Read the statements below. Then, identify the solution to
each problem. Write your answers in your notebook.
6. The city experienced severe flooding due to the recent
calamity. They will plant more trees next month to prevent
this from happening again.
Solution: They will plant more trees next
month to prevent this from happening
again.
Remember
Problem-Solution
Problem-solution portrays a relationship of ideas in a sentence or
selection where one idea presents the problem and the other provides
possible solution to it.
In some cases, only the problem is presented in a sentence or
selection. It is for the readers like you to determine the possible
solution to it.
Learning Task 2: Box the problem and underline the
solution in each item. Do this in your notebook.
Learning Task 3: Read the selection below. Then, think of two to three
possible solutions to the given problem. Write your answers in your
textbook.
What should Diane do?
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
A Phase: In your notebook, complete the paragraph by selecting your
answers from the choices below.
Problem-solution portrays a (1)__________ of ideas in a
sentence or selection. The (2)__________ refers to the issue or idea
that has to be solved. The (3)__________ refers to the statement that
shows how the problem can be solved.
English 3 Week 3
Informational
Texts
Texts and/or selections have different purposes.
Some intend to inform or educate while others aim
to amuse or entertain. There are also texts that are
used to persuade.
Most of the materials that you may have encountered or read aim to
educate or inform. They are called informational texts.
Informational texts are used to present information,
details, or facts about a particular topic or subject
matter.
Read the sample text below.
The passage above provides lots of information or facts
about CALABARZON. This passage is an example of an
informational text as it presents factual details about the
topic.
Learning Task 1: Match the descriptions in Column A with the items being
described in Column B. Write the letters of your answers in your notebook
F
Remember
Informational Text
Informational texts present factual details or information about particular
persons, places, things, events, and topics. These texts may also be written
using varied purposes, such as to inform, educate, and even persuade.
Informational texts may be written in various forms. These include the
following:
Remember
Problem-Solution
Learning Task 2: Identify what type of informational text is used in each
statement/item. Select your answers from the choices below. Write the
letters of your answers in your notebook.
F In planting flower seeds, get a pot and place soil in it. Then,
_____1.
put the flower seeds in it. Water it regularly and expose it to
appropriate amount of sunlight.
Learning Task 2: Identify what type of informational text is used in each
statement/item. Select your answers from the choices below. Write the
letters of your answers in your notebook.
_____2. Many pupils got sick due to the constantly changing
weather. To solve this concern, the local health officials had
checked the vital signs of the pupils. They also distributed
medicines and vitamins.
_____3. We must act now. We have to save our environment. Plant
trees. Conserve energy and water. We can do something. Save
Mother Earth.
Learning Task 2: Identify what type of informational text is used in each
statement/item. Select your answers from the choices below. Write the
letters of your answers in your notebook.
_____4. Mount Taal is considered as the world’s smallest volcano. It
is also one of the most active volcanoes in the country. It is known as
a volcano island situated at the center of Taal Lake.
_____5. Due to heavy rains, streets become flooded.
_____6. Lucban and Tagaytay are both famous for their cold weather.
Due to the cold weather, locals become successful in doing different
agricultural activities. Lucban is located in Quezon Province while
Tagaytay City is in Cavite Province.
In your notebook, complete the paragraph below. Select
A Phase your answers from the given choices.
(1)__________ texts present factual information or (2)__________ about
persons, places, events, and topics. These texts may be used in presenting
(3)__________, description, comparison and contrast, problem and
solution, cause and effect, and persuasion.
Ackowledgement
References:
PIVOT 4A Calabarzon ENGLISH 3
English – Grade 3
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