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PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT IN WRITING ACROSS DISCIPLINES: PROBLEM-SOLUTION

A. Read the essay. Identify the problem/s and solution/s cited in the passage.
Healing a Child’s Stitches and Burns
By Emerson T. Armero
There can be no doubt that many CIFL, or children in conflict with the law may commit more juvenile crimes despite the intense
effort of teachers, the barangays, the police, and the guidance offices. This poses a huge challenge to government authorities and
the whole society as well since these minors are protected by the law and should not be harmed by all means.
Basically, while being interrogated upon, these child offenders do not take their case seriously. They sometimes treat their
offense as a practical joke like an amusing snapchat or a TikTok moment. Others consider their waywardness as part of their
growing up years- their being young, wild, and free. And they blend with the other CIFL regulars, thereby establishing an
organization of future gangsters. Unfortunately, they are not given the chance to reform their character because they cannot go to
jail and should be with their parents’ custody within 24 hours. Additionally, some of them turn to substance abuse.
There might be two doable solutions to overcome the problem mentioned in the previous paragraphs. The first step would be to
give them the opportunity to intensely rehabilitate and provide educational programs suited to their needs and abilities which will
prepare them in the harsh realities of life. It is also equally important that they get the full support and encouragement of their
parents and fellow learners.
It is reasonable to conclude that education still paves the way for CIFL learners to mend their ways. Furthermore, it is still
everybody’s responsibility to help them change, to motivate them to change and stay away from temptations that may inevitably
arise.
Problem-Solution- presents a problem discussing several aspects of the problem, then concludes by discussing solutions to the problem. The
problem may be addressed in the following ways:
Effects only  Describe the problem only in terms of its effects.
 Use examples.
Causes and  Outline the causes of the problem.
effects  Discuss solutions in terms of preventive measures.
Extended  After a topic sentence, illustrate the problem by using an extended example (through a story or an anecdote
example from your introduction).
The solutions may be presented in various ways, and you must think about which way would be the most appropriate for the problem you are
discussing. Here are some ways to present solutions:
Preventive measures Ways to prevent the problem from occurring in the first place. For example: How to prevent COVID-19
A series of steps Suggest the easiest and most obvious solution first, but if that doesn’t work, try something else, etc. for example: if
you have a neighbor who does not mask nor practice social distancing, you must first talk to him/her; if that doesn’t
work, arrange a mediator; etc. (a last resort might be to call the police)
Advice Give some advice and helpful hints.
A choice of Include solutions that have already been tried, have been unsuccessful, and new solutions which you are
solutions proposing.
The following transitional devices can also help you develop your text.
Introduction Middles section/ Body Conclusion
 Nowadays  For instance…  In conclusion…
 It is a common trend that….  Such as/Like…  To conclude…
 Society is becoming increasingly concerned about  Namely …  To sum up…

B. Choose a specific problem in your classroom and try to propose solutions for it. Use this Problem-Solution diagram:

C. Arrange the following steps in developing a problem-solution text.


___1. Brainstorm to identify several outcomes.
___2. Gather supporting information.
___3. Define the problem to be solved.
___4. Decide how to organize your writing.
___5. Write a thesis statement.
___6. Support your thesis with examples and details.
___7. Write a strong conclusion.

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