READING AND WRITING writer’s opinion or at the very least, take

it into serious consideration.

PROBLEM-SOLUTIONAND -According to Forlini (1990), “the
PERSUASION purpose of persuasive writing is to
Problem-Solution- s as the term obtain the reader’s agreement on a
implies, presents and identifies a matter of opinion.”
problem and proposes possible The statements given in persuasive
solution/s essays are heavy on opinion while based
-According to Soles (2010), topics for on facts. The opinions of the writer
problem-solution essays “are typically must be:
framed in the form of questions.” (a) controversial enough or something
Problem-solution essay can provide that would inspire conversation and
answers to 5W and 1H (who, what, debate
when, where, why, and how) questions. (b) significant and interesting, and
-Soles (2010) added that this type of (c) supported by evidence. (Forlini,
essay has essentially two parts: “a full 1990)
explanation of the nature of the Tone is crucial in writing persuasive
problem, followed by an analysis of essays.
solutions and their likelihood of
success.
STRUCTURE OF PARAGRAPHS
IN A PROBLEM-SOLUTION
ESSAY
Nordquist (1995) suggested the
following structure of a problem-
solution paper that may serve as a guide
on what to include in this type of essay:
1. Introduction- n must serve to
capture the reader’s attention. This may
contain the thesis statement wherein the
problem or topic at hand is presented.
This is where the problem is defined,
and the reason why it is significant to a
specific group of people (or the target
audience)
2. Problem Paragraph- elaboration of
the problem, effectively conveying the
importance of a solution. You may
present reliable sources and evidence to
support your stand.
3. Solution Paragraph- Present and
describe a concrete solution to the
problem. Explain how this solution is
better than other probable solutions.
4. Conclusion- Conclude the essay
with connection between the problem
and its proposed solution.

PERSUASION
Much like problem-solution essays,
persuasion essays seek to urge readers
to take a particular action (Forlini, et.al,
1990).
-. The main goal of persuasive essays is
to convince the reader to agree to the