Academic Writing

What is a problem-solution paragraphs? 

•  Paragraphs about personal opinion
• Paragraphs about a problem and some solutions to it
• a)  paragraphs about causes and effects

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the first thing to write in the problem paragraph? 

• The first problem
• Examples and reasons
• Topic sentence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the function of the first paragraph for the problem-solution? 

• To give reasons and examples
• To give different ideas and examples
• To present the problem, effects and causes. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the second paragraph, what kind of information should be given to the reader? 

• Solutions for the problem 
• More problems
• More examples and reasons

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In order to solve this problem,... Which paragraph starts like this? 

• Problem paragraph
• Solution paragraph
• Conclusion paragraph

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an essay?

• Paragraphs written about a single topic and a central main idea.
• A combination of ideas in many paragraphs 
• ideas develop into many paragraphs  

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the main idea and the conclusion.
• The introduction, the body and the conclusion.
• The topic sentence, the body and the conclusion.

What is the purpose of the topic sentence?

• To give coherence to the paragraph.
• To help with the flow of sentences.
• To help the reader understand what the paragraph will be about.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a thesis statement?

• Is the sentence that tells the main idea of the whole essay.
• It  the paragraph that presents the problems.
• Is the sentence that calls for action.

Finish the sentence: 
“A thesis should not……”

• only give facts about a topic.
• state your opinion
• spark interest to your audience