Analyzing a Problem Solution Essay

After reviewing the chart on page 16, what is the most expensive type of college to attend?

• Public 2-Year Community Colleges

• Public 4-Year In-state colleges

• Public 4-Year out-of-State Colleges

• Private 4-year non-profit colleges

After reviewing the chart on page 16, what is the least expensive type of college to attend?

• Public 2-Year Community Colleges

• Public 4-Year In-state colleges

• Public 4-Year out-of-State Colleges

• Private 4-year non-profit colleges

What is the total difference between the most and least expensive colleges?

• 34,980

• 11,530

• 20,770

• 8,800

What is the purpose of the essay?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

What is the thesis statement?

What is the topic (problem) in paragraph 2?

• Costs are rising

• Dorms fill up quickly

• The food at universities is unhealthy

According to this essay, what is the solution to avoiding higher costs for college?

• Attend community college

• Get a part-time job

• Study Abroad

Which of the sentences below is not a supporting detail from paragraph 2

• In the United States alone, the yearly tuition at public universities is approximately $35,000.

• This dollar amount is for nonresident students--that is, those students who permanently reside either out of state or out of the country.

• Community colleges offer the same social or athletic opportunities.

What is the concluding sentence in paragraph 4?

What do you think about the writer's solution to the high cost of education? Did the writer make a good argument for community colleges?

*Your answer must be in at least 3 COMPLETE SENTENCES.