PROBLEM-SOLUTION

ESSAY

problem-solution essay

- To discuss or analyse a
problem and suggest ways to
solve the problem

Problem-solution essay

Must be sure to present at least

one solution for each problem.
-

- 2 ways of handling the ideas.

i.all the problems are listed before the
solutions given
ii. 1 problem is followed by several solutions
to the problem.

To cover several related problems in

essay, you should use:
Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Body:

Body:

1. Problems 1, 2 and 3

1. Problem 1, Solution 1

2. Solutions to problems
1,

2. Problem 2, Solution 2

2 and 3
Dont worry, Spongebob still
thinks this is super fun!

After decided the content of body

paragraphs, you are ready to start writing
your essay.
REMEMBER the paragraph plan of problemsolution essay:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Attraction Sentence
General Statements
Thesis Statement
Paragraph 2: Descriptions of the problem (Body 1)
Paragraph 3: Solutions to the problem (Body 2)
Paragraph 4: Conclusion

QUESTION:

Overpopulation of urban areas

has led to numerous problems.
Identify one or two serious ones
and
suggest
ways
that
governments and individuals can
tackle these problems.

Thesis statement should have 2

parts:
Part 1: Expressing the general problem
Part 2: hint about the solution
Expressing the general problem

There are still several actions that governments and

individuals can do in order to overcome the problems of
overpopulation of urban areas.

WHEW!!! THIS IS TOUGH

Hint about the solution

BODY- think of:

What are the problems that overpopulation causes in

cities?

What are the consequences of overpopulation in cities?

What happens when the cities are overpopulated?

Why is it a problem?

Lets Brainstorm

Write as many ideas as you can in your chart.

BODY 1 (EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM)

Greater
poverty

Automobile
exhaust

Air
pollution

difficult to
provide
services for all
people

Overpopulation
in cities

Significant
impact on
human health

Problems in public
transportation

Crowded
buses,
trains, metro

Large
volumes of
uncollected
waste

The loss of
habitat and food
sources

Overpopulation
in cities
Peoples health(1st
Problems in
supporting idea)
Air
public
services(2nd
pollution(automobile
supporting idea)
exhaust, houses,
CLASSIFYING
IDEAS for describing the PROBLEM factories)
Uncollected waste
supporting
ideas and for justifications
(examples, explanations)
Ex: Lung/respiratory
crowded buses,
diseases
large volumes
Environmental
metro
(BODY
1) of
problems(3rd
heavy traffic
uncollected waste
sup.idea-optional)
Ex: infectious
the loss of habitat for
diseases
animals
stress, depression
loss of food sources
Loss of forests

Alternative topic sentences:

Overpopulation

causes lots of
problems in big cities.
Overpopulation leads to several
problems in big cities.
Big cities are negatively affected by
the overpopulation.

Overpopulation causes lots of problems in big

cities (TOPIC SENTENCE)

First problem is that it negatively affects peoples health.

(1st supporting idea) Air pollution caused by car exhaust,
factories and houses makes it very difficult to breath and it also
leads to respiratory diseases among people. Moreover, Miller
(2013) noted that people suffer from stress and depression in
overpopulated cities since they face with lots of problems
during their daily lives Secondly, there are lots of problems in
public services (John, 2015). Furthermore, buses and trains
are always crowded and people lose a lot of time while
travelling.

Steps when discussing solutions

1.

Introduce the solution. Use expressions:

One way to solve the problem is to

Perhaps one solution is to

2.

Discuss who can get involved in solving the

problem. Use expressions:

For this solution to work, different people

need to get involved

Despite these problems, there are some

solutions to overcome the negative effects of
overpopulation.(TOPIC SENTENCE 2)

The main solution is that the government should take

actions about reducing the air pollution. They can do this
by motivating people not to use their cars and by investing
on the public transportation systems more (Mark, 2014).
Besides, the factories should
be punished if their
emissions exceed the limits. As suggested by Kerr
(2014), another solution is that the government
should provide free health care for all the citizens. In this
way, people can cope with the stress of living in an
overpopulated city.

GET BACK TO WORK, ONE

MORE PARAGRAPH TO
GO!!!!!!!!!

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH
A SUMMARY:
Although there are several negative effects
of overpopulation in big cities, overcoming
these problems is possible.
Call for action:
However, governments, local authorities and
individuals should take responsibility and
minimize these problems for a better future.

THE END
THANK YOU