A2

Writing: Problem Solution Essay

RWN p. 281

Example

Stating the problem

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2 facts support the writer’s opinion about the problem

Solution

Counterargument

Conclusion: restating (resaying) the problem and solution

Outline

1. Introduction (at LEAST 4 sentences)
• Describe the problem and tell why it is a problem
• 2 facts that support the writer’s opinion about the problem
• State cause, an effect, and a consequence of not solving the problem

Outline

1. Body Paragraph
• Possible solution (at least 4 sentences)
• Why is it the best solution?
• Logical steps for carrying out the solution
• Counterargument (at least 4 sentences)
• Acknowledge the arguments against or criticism of your solution
• Restate why your solution would have a positive impact on the problem

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Outline

1. Conclusion (at least 3 sentences)
• Restate the problem and solution

Outline

1. Introduction (at least 4 sentences)
• Describe the problem and tell why it is a problem
• State cause, an effect, and a consequence of not solving the problem
2. Body Paragraph (2 paragraphs, 4 sentences each)
• Possible solution, importance, steps
• counterargument
3. Conclusion (3 sentences)
• Restate the problem and solution

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• What problems can you think of that are happening in your life?
• Home?
• School?
• Community?

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Introduction:

• Identify the problem
• What is the problem?
• Why is it a problem? (2 reasons)
• How does the problem affect me? Who else does it affect?

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• Cause and effect of the problem
• Consequence of not solving
• What might happen because of this problem?

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Solution:

• Why is it the best solution?
• Why would the solution work?
• Logical steps for carrying out the solution

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Counterargument:

• Acknowledge the arguments against or criticism of your solution
• What problems or obstacles could get in the way of making the solution work?
• Restate why your solution would have a positive impact on the problem

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Conclusion:

• Restate the problem
• Restate the solution and why it’s the best solution

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What to write about? Other ideas:

• How can we help save the environment?
• Recycling
• Beach cleanup
• What problems can you think of that are happening in your life?
• Home?
• School?
• Community?

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Outline

• Introduction (at least 4 sentences)
• Describe the problem and tell why it is a problem
• State cause, an effect, and a consequence of not solving the problem
• Body Paragraph (2 paragraphs, 4 sentences each)
• Possible solution, importance, steps
• counterargument
• Conclusion (3 sentences)
• Restate the problem and solution