More traits….3. VoiceTone is suited to the audience.4 Word ChoiceUses precise words to express the importance

of the problem5. Sentence FluencyVaries sentence types\6. ConventionsUses correct grammar, spelling and

punctuation.

Social Studies8. Why did Europeans want Africa?

PromptChoose a problem that interests you and

explain the problem and a possible solution.

Problems can be divided into problems at home, in school and in the neighborhood.

Consider all the possibilitiesHOME SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD

CONSIDER SOLUTIONSPROBLEM SOLUTION

Writing Process

ELA6W4.a: Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.

ELA6W4.b: Revises manuscripts to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs.

ELA6W4.c: Edits to correct errors in spelling, punctuation,

 

Technical WritingELA6W2.a: Creates or follows an organizing structure

appropriate to purpose, audience and context.

ELA6W2.c: Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition.

ELA6W2.d: Applies rules of standard English.

How do you write a problem- solution essay?For a problem/solution essay to work, it must present a clearly defined problem, present and explain possible solutions and conclude by restating the problems and the benefits of the solution.

A successful problem/solution essay:

clearly states the problem and explains its significance

explores all aspects of the problem, especially its causes and effects

offers one or more solutions and how to implement those solutions

uses supporting details: anecdotes, facts, examples, and statistics

uses logic to persuade the audienceexplains what readers can do to solve the problem

Prewrite OutlineIntroduction and thesis

Here’s the problem: We have only one TV and five people that want to watch it.

Thesis Statement:

______________________ + ________________________.

First ParagraphMust have:1. Problem stated clearly2. Details (causes and effects)3. Thesis Statement

Details about problem:

Be sure you understand what caused this problem and what effects it has had. Describe these causes and effects clearly, using facts, examples or quotations. Use transitions.

We have fights and everyone is unhappy.Cause Effect

*Only one TV*Five people with different likes and dislikes

*Arguments*Brother yelling “What kind of person would watch anything so stupid and boring?”*Everybody wanting to change the channel.

October 20, 20115. What would you do if you discovered a new

land?

6. What rules would you have for your colony?

October 21 SS7. Why did UK want to colonize Australia?

8. Who were the first colonists in Australia?

SolutionProposed Solution:We should make up a TV schedule . We will call

it “Who’s Watching What”Details about Solution:Each of us picks our favorite shows and

writes it on the schedule. We will have to learn to compromise if favorite shows are on at the same time.

Summarize the proposed solution and predict a positive outcome.

This solution will get our family working together

ConclusionSummarize the proposed solution and

predict a positive outcome.

This solution will get our family working together.

Second Paragraph-SolutionMust have:1. Proposed solution2. Details of solution3. Conclusion (Summarize and predict a

positive outcome.

Social Studies/ October 24What does it mean to ‘scramble’ for

something?

RevisingMake sure details support your

statements.

1. Reread your rough draft. around your supporting details and reasons.

If you do not have enough boxes, or if the details are weak or don’t make-sense, add strong ,solid supporting information.

Draw a box

Sentence FluencyHighlight the first word of each sentence in

both the problem and solution paragraphs. Number your sentences.Number your paper with the same number of

sentences you have.Write the first word down, and count the

number of words in each sentence.Change either the first word or sentences if

needed

Use strong, specific verbs 2. Use strong, specific verbs. verbs like is, are, has and do

that don’t give readers much information. Replace some of these verbs with precise action verbs.

Change nouns or verbs for better word choice. Should have at least 6 good examples of revision for better word choice.

Circle

Edit/ProofreadingCheck to make sure you have capitalized each first

word of each sentence.Check your capitalization: Proper Nouns

Check for comma usage, do you need to pause, put in a comma.

Check your spellingMake sure each sentence has a subject and a

predicate. Check the rubric to make sure you have followed

guidelinesIf you have time, have a friend look over your essay.

Final copyYou are expected to write out your final paper with all revision. This is your best work.

We will type this in on Thursday or Friday.

Do not type this at home.