writing assignment

1. Problem Solution
essay
Writing
Salwa Abdullah
Ben Nasr

2. Definition

3. Essay sample
Model Essay 2
Read this essay and answer the questions that follow.
School Drop-Outs
Problems and solutions
Why do many students drop out of school before they complete their education?
In several countries, some students fail to complete their basic education.
This can cause serious problems for the individual, the family and the
country. This essay will examine the problems that make students leave
school early, and suggest some possible solutions.
There are many problems students face which lead them to leave school early.
Family problems are one cause. If parents are divorced, children may not get
enough attention. Also, if parents are uneducated, there may be little
encouragement for children to do their homework or even to stay in school.
Financial factors are also important problems. Some students want to work in
order to support their families. In contrast, others may have family businesses
and do not see any benefit in obtaining a high school certificate. Perhaps the
main problem why students drop out is academic. For many students, school is
stifling and boring. They believe that the curriculum is not challenging enough
for them. Moreover, it does not grab their attention, or allow them to be creative.
Others have learning difficulties that require special attention.
The problem of school drop-out can be reduced by using several
strategies. First, educational authorities have to work closely with parents to
monitor attendance. They need to follow up and determine the reasons for
students’ absence. In some countries, parents are fined if their children do not
attend school. Schools also need social workers who can help and respond to
students with family problems. A second approach is to implement changes in
the curriculum so that school is more interesting for students who are at risk of
dropping out. This could mean implementing new teaching methods, or
perhaps adding new subjects and providing more facilities at school.
Thirdly, some financial help could be made available to encourage students
with financial problems to stay at school.
As can be seen, there is no one solution to the problem of school drop-outs. Educational

7. This structure will give us a well-balanced essay with 4 paragraphs.
1) Introduction
Paraphrase the question
State 1 key problem/cause and related solution
2) Main body
paragraph 1 – Problems or Cause
Topic sentence – state the problems
Explanation – give detail explaining the problem or cause
Example – give an example
3) Main body paragraph 2 – Solutions
Topic sentence – state the solution
Explanation – give detail explaining the solution
Example – give an example
4) Conclusion
Summarise the key points