This document provides an agenda and guidance for students writing an essay that proposes a solution to a problem. The agenda includes: conducting a vocabulary test, reviewing the components of the essay, planning for counterarguments, evaluating alternative solutions, and conducting follow up research. It provides guidance on presenting the problem, outlining the causes and consequences, writing a thesis statement, describing the proposed solution and implementation steps, anticipating objections to the solution, considering and evaluating alternative solutions, and planning further research needed to support the arguments. Homework includes posting a draft, taking notes on the counterargument and alternative solutions, and identifying additional research needed.