1. Problem /Solution Paragraph
By Mr. Khalid Hussein
Grade 6

2. What is a problem/solution paragraph?
A problem solution paragraph is organized around a given problem and the steps that lead to its solution.
The problem is introduced in the FIRST sentence (or two).
The sentences that follow give steps in time order (first, then, after that etc).

3. The paragraph ends with a concluding sentence that explains the solution and its significance.

4. Problem/Solution Paragraph - Model
Last week we installed a kitty door so our cat could come and go as she wants, but unfortunately, we ran into a problem. Our cat was afraid of the kitty door. We tried pushing her through, but that made her even more afraid. The door was dark and she couldn’t see what was on the other side. The first step in solving the problem was we taped the kitty door open. After a couple of days she was confidently coming and going through the open door. However, when we removed the tape and closed the door, once again, she would not go through. They say you catch more bees with honey, so we decided to use food as bait. We would sit next to the kitty door with a can of wet food while we clicked the top of the can. When she came through the closed door we would open the can and feed her. It only took five days of doing this to make her unafraid of using the kitty door. Now we have just one last problem - our kitty controls our lives!

5. Your Turn! Column A Column B Problem Transitions Solution
Descriptive words
In the conclusion; at the end of the paragraph
In the topic sentence (first one or two sentences)
Words to tell the events in time order
To make the writing more interesting and clearer

6. Citation
Harcourt; Language Handbook; Grade 6; 2007, p 72

7. Writing Prompt