Problem Solution Essay

What are the four components of problem-solution essay?

• Situation, Problem, Solution, Assumption

• Situation, Problem, Solution, Evaluation

• Situation, Problem, Solution, Development

Thesis statement of problem-solution essay should have _____

• some differences and similarities

• the problem itself

• the problem and the hint of solutions

What is the function of the first body paragraph for the problem-solution essay?

• To give reasons and examples

• To give different ideas and examples

• To list some problems, effects and causes about the topic

What is a problem-solution essay?

• An essay about personal experience

• An essay about a problem and some solutions for it

• An essay about similarities and differences

Where can evaluation be found in problem-solution essay?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

What is problem and solution essay used for?

• To analyze and write about a topic or idea

• To explain the meaning of the passage

• To inform the reader about bad things happening in the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How do you find the solution in a passage?

• You need to look for signal words and phrases such as:

  To solve this

  To address this

  Solution

• It's usually at the bottom of the essay.

• The solution usually comes after the problem is presented.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the introduction, what kind of information should be given to the reader?

• Rewriting the question and answering it

• Paraphrasing the question and background info about the problem

• Paraphrasing the question and background info about ourselves

In the second body paragraph, what kind of info should be given to the reader?

• Solutions for the problem

• More problems

• More examples and reasons

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.

What type of text structure is this?

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5