The document discusses problem solution essays and how to write them. Problem solution essays describe a problem and propose solutions. They are used in academic writing to discuss issues like illiteracy, health problems, or global warming. The document provides examples of problems and potential solutions, and explains how to write an effective thesis statement identifying several reasonable solutions. It also discusses how to write topic sentences for supporting paragraphs that further develop each solution.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION
ESSAY

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WHY DO WE WRITE PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAYS?
There may be various problems such as losing weight or trouble in sleeping.
Even we may have social,economical, or financial problems.
When our purpose is to describe a problem and find a solution: WE WILL
WRITE PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAYS.

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WHERE DO WE NEED PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY?
The problem solution is a useful pattern in academic writing. For example, you
would use it in a sociology class if you were asked to talk about illiteracy
problems in your community.
Also you would use it in a medical department to talk about the solutions of the
health problems of your country.
Or you may even use it to talk about the solutions of global warming in a science
class.

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LET’S LOOK AT SOME PROBLEMS AND FIND SOLUTIONS
FOR THEM!
PROBLEM-1-
Living in a foreign country can be fun and exciting, but it can also be problematic. One of the
most serious problems that people living in a foreign country face is culture shock. What ways
can you think of to help people deal with this problem?
SOLUTIONS
A) Keep in touch with your friends and family at home.
B) Make new friends and learn such new things about the culture.
C) SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH ME (ON YOUR OWN!!!)

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ANOTHER PROBLEM
PROBLEM-2-
Many large cities around the world have high rates of crime. Is crime a serious problem in the
large cities of your native country? What solutions can you think to reduce the crime?
SHARE YOUR IDEAS PLEASE!!
SOLUTIONS
A- ON YOUR OWN!
B- ON YOUR OWN!
C- ON YOUR OWN!

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ONE MORE PROBLEM
PROBLEM-3-
Illiteracy is a big problem all over the world. For example,25 percent of children in the United
States grow up without learning to read and write. People who can not read and write have many
disadvantages. What solutions can you come up with to help overcome this problem?
SOLUTIONS
A- Special classes can be opened for these illiterate people.
B- YOU SHARE YOUR IDEA PLEASE!!
C- YOU SHARE YOUR IDEA PLEASE!!

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HOW TO WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT FOR A PROBLEM
SOLUTION ESSAY?

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LET’S ANALYZE THE INTRO PARAGRAPH IN THE
FORMER SLIDE
TITLE: ENERGY SOURCES
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH- HOOK: All of us have come to expect that reliable sources of
energy will be available forever.
«WE SHOULD GET OUR READERS INTERESTED IN THE PROBLEM.»
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: We drive our cars wherever and whenever we want. When...
«WE SHOULD CONVINCE OUR READER THAT THE PROBLEM IS IMPORTANT AND IT NEEDS TO
EB SOLVED.»
THESIS STATEMENT: Three commonly proposed solutions to the worldwide energy problem
are increasing the efficiency of appliances and vehicles, improving conservation efforts, and
finding alternative energy sources.
«WE SHOULD PROPOSE SEVERAL REASONABLE SOLUTIONS IN A THESIS STATEMENT.»

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HOW TO WRITE THESIS STATEMENTS ?
PROBLEM-1-
Living in a foreign country can be fun and exciting, but it can also be problematic. One of the most serious
problems
that people living in a foreign country face is culture shock.
What ways can you think of to help people deal with this problem?
SOLUTIONS
Keep in touch with your friends and family at home.
Attend different courses to make new friends and learn such new things about the culture.
THESIS STATEMENT
Several ways to deal with the problem of culture shock include keeping in touch with your family, and friends at
home,making new friends in your host country, and keeping an open mind about new customs and food.

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THESIS STATEMENT
PROBLEM-2-
Illiteracy is a big problem all over the world. For example,25 percent of children
in the United States grow up without learning to read and write. People who can
not read and write have many disadvantages.
What solutions can you come up with to help overcome this problem?
THESIS STATEMENT
Three proposed solutions to the illiteracy problem are opening up classes for
these people for free, government’s finding appropriate jobs for these people,
and also getting help from their literate neighbors or friends.

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TOPIC SENTENCES FOR SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHS

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TOPIC SENTENCES FOR SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHS
PROBLEM-1-
Living in a foreign country can be fun and exciting, but it can also be problematic. One of the most serious
problems that people living in a foreign country face is culture shock. What ways can you think of to help
people deal with this problem?
THESIS STATEMENT
Several ways to deal with the problem of culture shock include keeping in touch with your family, and friends at
home, making new friends in your host country, and keeping an open mind about new customs and food.
SUPPORTING PARAGPAGH TOPIC SENTENCES
PARAGRAPH -1: ONE SOLUTION TO THE CULTURE SHOCK PROBLEM IS TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS AND
FAMILY AT HOME.
PARAGRAPH-2: ANOTHER SOLUTION TO THE CULTURE SHOCK PROBLEM IS TO ATTEND DIFFERENT COURSES OR
TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
PARAGPAGH-3: THE BEST SOLUTION IS TO KEEP AN OPEN MIND ABOUT NEW CUSTOMS AND FOOD.

13. ANY QUESTIONS?
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