Here are some points to keep in mind while completing this writing task:

• Using the situation given below as a guide, write a story in your own words.

• You may take notes, create a web, or do other prewriting work.

• After you complete writing your story, read whatever you have written. Make sure that your writing is the best it can be.

Remo was a fifth-grader. He was known as "the problem solver." One day, his neighbor’s dog was acting unusually aggressive. Remo figured out that the dog was acting that way because he had a thorn in his foot.

Now discuss a time when you solved a problem involving a friend, family member, or someone close to you. Describe what the problem was and explain how you resolved it.