UGRU Level 3

Syllabus-related | Problem/Solution Essay (2)

Level 3: Problem/Solution Essay (2)

Instructions:

1. Read the essay question and underline the key

words.

2. Think about the question and write down some

of the vocabulary you might use in your essay. Try
to use words that are different to those in the
essay question.

3. Use the space below to make notes about what

you know about the problem Why is it a problem?
And to suggest some possible solutions.

4. Write the essay.

In some families, children spend little time with their parents because both the mother and the father go
to work.

What solutions can you suggest for this problem?

Task 1 | Relevant vocabulary

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Task 2 | Brain-storming: What do you know about the problem? Why is it a problem?

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Task 3 | Brain-storming: What solutions can you suggest?

Solution 1 e.g. ask a family member, such as a grandparent, for help

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Task 4 | Write your thesis statement:

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Task 5 | Write a practice essay:

In some families, children spend little time with their parents because both the mother and the
father go to work.
What solutions can you suggest for this problem?
You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

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Comments

Task Fulfilment Organisation (etc.) Vocabulary (etc.) Grammar (etc.) 20

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