1. Word Problem Structures
First Grade

2. Taking From Start Unknown
There were some elephants in the zoo. 3 were bought by the circus. There are now 5 elephants left. How many elephants did the zoo have to start with? 5 ?

3. Taking From Start Unknown
Joe had some jelly beans. He ate 4 and now he has 5 left. How many jelly beans did Joe have to start with? ?

4. Taking From Start Unknown

5. Taking From Start Unknown
The breeder had some new pugs. 4 were bought right away and now there are 3 left. How many pugs were there to start?

6. Taking From Start Unknown
Some birds were in a tree. 2 flew away and now there are 4. How many birds were in the tree to start with?

7. Taking From Start Unknown
A group of swimmers entered the race. 2 had to stop because they got leg cramps. 6 swimmers finished. How many swimmers started the race?