Sequence/Chronological

Order
&
Problem and Solution
Sequence/Chronological
Order
• provides a step or series.
• Authors use chronological order to
explain how things happen in order.
• An arrangement of events in the
order of the time of their occurrence.
 Words that show time
• About After
• Afterward As soon as
• At Before
• During Finally
• First Immediately
• Later Meanwhile
• Next Next week
• Second Soon
• Then Third
• Till Today
• Tomorrow Until
• When Yesterday
Problem and
Solution
 What does a problem-
solution text look like?
A problem-solution text
informs readers about a
complex, multi-step
problem and suggests
actions that could be taken
to remedy this problem.
 Tool for Problem-Solution
Thinking and Writing
Introduction Problem: causes
Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3

Body Advantages/
Disadvantages
Advantages/
Disadvantages
Advantages/
Disadvantages

Which solution do you propose? Summarize the

advantages and call for consideration of the proposed
Conclusion solution.

Tree Map
Analyze the Tree Map
Problem: air pollution caused by automobile exhaust leading
to asthma, reduction in lung capacity, heart problems, cancer

Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3

mass transportation bicycling walking

Adv. Disadv. Adv

Disadv. Disadv.
Save time Fare hikes Adv Exercise
Safety
Reduce air poll. Attracting riders Exercise Safety Reduce air
Weather
Unreliable service Reduce weather pollution
More time
pollution
Summary of the problem and why it needs to be dealt with:
Despite their disadvantages, mass transportation, bicycling,
and walking instead of driving would reduce health problems
associated with air pollution.
 Problem-Solution Transitions
Use transition words to help
the reader follow the flow of ideas.
• the cause is • situation
• results are • obstacle
• corrected • choice
• improved • outcome
• remedied
• succeed/successful
• issues
• problem/problematic
• possibilities
• analysis • attempt/attempted
• preferences • explanation