problem/solution essay 2

Problem-Solution Essay Outline

*Label and underline the name of each section. You are doing a phrase/topic outline.

Introduction ( 1 Paragraph)

A. Attention Getter (write this out) – could be a startling statistic/fact, an anecdote, quote, rhetorical question

B. Explanation of attention getter (write out)

C. Thesis statement (write this out)

Section 1 – Problem (1 paragraph)

A. Topic Sentence – explain problem (write out)

1. Describe (bullet points)

2. Examples (bullet points)

3. Who affected (bullet points)

4. –Causes/history of the problem (bullet points)

5. Seriousness/Consequences (bullet points)

6. Transition sentence to lead into the solution section.

Section 2 – Solution (3-6 paragraphs)

A. Topic Sentence – Solution #1 (write out)

1. Examples (bullet points)

2. Explanations (bullet points)

B. Topic Sentence – Solution #2 (write out)

1. Examples (bullet points)

2. Explanations (bullet points)

C. Topic Sentence – Solution #3 (write out)

1. Examples (bullet points)

2. Explanations (bullet points)

Section 3-Refutation/Counterargument (1 Paragraph)

A. Topic Sentence –Refutations (write out)

1. Examples (bullet points)

2. Explanations (bullet points)

3. Counterarguments to refutations (bullets)

Conclusion

A. Summary statement (write out)

B. Relate to the world today or future (write out)

C. Call to action/final thought (write out)