2. PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY

4. clearly states a problem and explain its significance explores all aspects of the problem including its causes and effects offers one or more reasonable solutions and explain how to put them into effect A GOOD PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY;

5. If there ’ s a problem, there usually is a solution and even when there ’ s not a definite solution, there are people arguing over which solution is best

6. Problem: Cigarette Smoking Offer help to those who are addicted and create programs to prevent new addicts. Educate youths at an earlier age Make patches, gum and other nicotine programs more affordable Charge more for cigarettes Educate families through the media,news and medical services

7. Fabulous Problem-Solution Introductions The first taste of a good essay

8. The thesis statement should clearly states the problem and promise the audience that you’ll provide solutions.

9. Good Introductions Includes; 1.An Anecdote (3-5 Sentences) 2.An Explanation of the Problem and Need for Solutions using Words from the Prompt (1-2 Sentences) 3.The Thesis Statement Promising Solutions and Maybe Even Forecasting Them! (1-3 Sentences)

10. Problem-Solution Essay Body Paragraphs The Main Course of the Essay Meal

11. What Body Paragraphs Include in Problem-Solution Essays 1.Topic Sentence Promising a Solution 2.Three Sentences Spelling out the Solution

12. Topic Sentence Promising a Solution 1.Remind the Audience of the Problem 2.Promise that You’ve Created or Considered a Reasonable Solution

13. Three Sentences Spelling out the Solution 1.After providing the audience with a topic sentence, you need to go into detail to be sure they’re following your clear thought pattern. 2.How clear do you need to be? Clear enough to make them buy your product!

14. Super-Duper Problem- Solution Conclusions The Dessert of Delicious Writing

15. Conclusion Sentences: What they Do 1.Use traditional conclusion language: (In Conclusion, Therefore, In the End, etc.) 2.Restate the purpose of the paragraph 3.Work smarter, not harder! (You already wrote this sentence once.) 4.Summarizing is an expert move! Tell the audience that you’re done with that discussion and will now move on to another solution OR to the conclusion of the essay.

16. Good Conclusions Include: 1.Restated thesis with summary of problem and solution(s) using clear language from the prompt 2.A new anecdote 3.Call to action

17. Restated Thesis with Summary Good conclusions always restate the problem and then summarize all of the fabulous solutions you provided during the essay meal! Remember, you already wrote this sentence once: revise what you already did in the introduction to save time.

18. Anecdote People love stories. Tell them one in the conclusion—story time rocks!

19. Call to Action Good conclusions always end by asking for readers to take action—to remember your advice or create a solution of their own just in case. Tell your audience to get off their couches and DO something!

20. The Glue of a Well-Crafted Essay

21. Weak Transition Words  First  Second  Third  And Lastly

22. Not-as Weak Transitions  One reason  Another reason  A Final reason

23. Better Transitions  Perhaps the most obvious solution...  A more effective solution...  While the previous solutions have been effective, the best solution...