B
In order to solve the deforestation problem, you
can do several things. One solution is to use
less paper. If you use less paper, fewer trees
will be cut for paper making. How can you use less paper? One answer is to reduce your paper
use when you photocopy, write a letter or an essay. A second answer is to reuse
old paper when you
can, rather than using a new sheet of paper. The backs of old envelopes are perfect for shopping
lists or short messages. When you write a rough draft of an essay, write it on the back of
something. A final answer is to recycle used paper products instead of throwing them away. Most
schools, offices, and districts have some kind of recycling centre. If you follow the three Rs -
reduce, reuse and recycle, you can help save the world’s forests.
- What is the topic of each paragraph?
- What is the topic sentence of each paragraph?
- What do supporting ideas show?
- What solutions does the writer offer in Paragraph B?
- What is the concluding sentence in each paragraph?
3
A. Choose one of the environmental problems and brainstorm ideas.
Air pollution
Water pollution
Light pollution
B. Write a problem/solution paragraph. Use some of the useful language given in the box.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
In order to solve these problems, ...
A second/ third/ final solution is ....
In order to overcome these problems, ...
One solution is ...
One thing we can do is ...
Make sure that your paragraph
- has a topic sentence with a controlling idea
- describes and discusses a problem or introduces your solution
- has a concluding sentence
C.
Exchange your paragraph with a partner. Read your partner's paragraph and answer the Peer Editing
Questions.
- Does the paragraph have a clear topic sentence?
- Does the topic sentence have a controlling idea?
- Does the paragraph have supporting sentences?
- Does the paragraph have a concluding sentence?
D.
Write your suggestions to help your partner improve his/her paragraph.