Developing Paragraphs (problems and solutions) - Tema 7
-different types of paragraphs
- sentences are grouped into paragraphs
1st half of paragraph is the problem
2nd paragraph will be solution
Make sure to have enough aspects to cover before starting to write the paragraph
How to look for information for this type of writing? Different aspects
page 50 ex 3
a. air pollution
Problems: the effect on allergies, problem for environment, preserves the problem of health conditions, produces climate change, change in weather
b. traffic
Problems: overused, climate change (a lot of CO2 being released into the atmosphere) , being late, stress, pollution,
c. overcrowded classrooms
Problems: people disturbing, lack of personal space, people are noisy and cannot concentrate, taking part in the classes is quite difficult
d. Fracking
Problems: pollution (air and water), produces it is linked to earthquakes, not good for the environment, higher potential of oil spills which affects the soil around it
e. Overuse of the internet
Problems: lack of socialisation, no interaction, health issues
pg 50 ex 1
a. The first paragraph is developed by setting out and talking about the problem. The topic is deforestation.
The supporting ideas of this paragraph are; the importance of trees. They heal the environment. They are fuel and carry out suitable life and different details.
The controlling ideas is that plants are needed to make life possible and suitable.
b. The supporting ideas show the effects of deforestation.
c. The main idea of the second paragraph are the solutions of the problem of the general topic. The topic sentence is the solution of deforestation.
d. the controlling idea is one of the solution is use of paper.
3 Elements: reduce paper use, to recycle, to re-use old paper.
e.There is a conclusion in the second paragraph. We get a summary type of conclusion in the second paragraph.
Pre-writing: Thinking about problems
Problem ideas: Lack of education, fracking, Climate change
Lack of education - Topic
Controlling ideas
- Necessary to have the knowledge and skills we require
- To uphold norms and values
- To have a different perspective of looking at life
- Gives us awareness about the surrounding world
Solutions
- More government funding into the educational system
- Make education cheaper so those in the working class will be able to continue with their education
- Try different ways of teaching
What will happen in the future if there are no changes concerning that issue?
- Lack of education will increase
Conditional Sentences
e.g If you eat fish from polluted waters, you could get sick too
pg 52 ex 4,5,6,
Ex 4.
Scientists say that if deforestation continues...
If you follow three Rs ....
If you use less paper, fewer trees will be cut for paper making
Ex 5
a. If you don't use a map when you drive, you could get lost
b. Students will do badly in their exams if they don't get enough sleep
c. If you want to lose weight, exercise three times a week and don't eat junk food.
d. If you could fly there, it will be faster than taking the train
e.Many arguments can be avoided if you think before you speak
f.I will go to that film, if I find someone to go with me
Ex 6
a. If it rains this weekend, I will go to the cinema instead of the water park
b. If the library isn't open tomorrow, I will stay at home to study
c. If petrol prices increase even more, I will have to change my car
d.If I am busy all day today, I'll call you tonight
e.I heard that if you are the president of the school, you can me a lot of money
d.If they are coming with us, I won't go on holiday
06/11/18
Solution Paragraphs;
Ways to start solution phrases:
One solution to the problem is...
One answer is...
A second answer is...
A final answer is..
Pg 53 Ex 10
List of solutions;
a. We must reduce stress for secondary school students
- More revision
- Smaller classrooms
- One to one meetings with teachers
In order to reduce stress for secondary school students, we could motivate students to do more revision and teachers should be able to do a revision sessions every once in while. Another solution, is smaller classrooms which can lead to much more of a one-to-one situation which may make the student feel more at ease.
A final answer is to be able to provide a one to one meetings with teachers so they can help you with progress and help you with any queries you may have.
b. Teenagers spend so much time using their mobile phones that they are no longer skilled at face-to-face interaction
- Ban mobile phones
- Give lessons or conferences about the unhealthy lifestyles phones can give you
- Do not allow them to have their phone on them at all times.
In order to overcome this problem, a possibility would be to ban mobile phones until a certain age. However, this idea could bring controversy as teenagers need their mobile phone on them, in case of any emergencies.
Another answer is to give lessons or conferences about the unhealthy lifestyles phones can give you which will spread awareness about this habit.
Final solution may be to prohibit their phone on them at all time which may help them to not always be looking at their phones.
c. In the next five to ten years, experts predict that there won't be enough doctors and nurses to meet hospitals' needs.
- Bigger recruitment of doctors and nurses
- Advertise the importancy of being a nurse or doctor
- Go around the country to persuade people to join the medical career
d. We need to find ways to help protect young children from violence on television
- Do not let them watch violent content
- Make sure a responsible person is in a room with them
- Have a system where violence content is shown, a code must be entered.
Page 74 ex 11
Topic sentence:I need more money while I am at university
Weak, strong or OK solution?
Weak borrow money from my friends
Strong sell some of my things
Weak ask my parents for money
Weak go busking with my guitar
Strong get a part-time job
Weak drop out of university and get a full-time job
OK buy lottery tickets
OK ride my bike to university instead of using public transport
Weak ask my lecturers for money
Strong buy fewer CDs and clothes
Problem/solution Essay
Multiple Paragraphs
1st: State and define the problem
2nd: First possible solution
3rd: Suggest 2nd Solution
4th: Evaluate solutions (discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the solutions)
5th: Make a recommendation (if you think one of the solutions is better than the other and why)
09/11/18
Managing Tourism Growth
A lot of countries have found out that the development of tourism industry and bring social and environment disadvantages.
A high level tourism can not only lead to the effect of pollution but also have an effect on water, making it insufficient.
One solution to this problem is to be able to lure wealthier holidaymakers which will lead to the maximum profit from minimum numbers. On the other hand, there is a problem with this solution as only a short number of visitors are allowed but the market requires more.
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