Writing Multimodal Problem-Solution Essay | ENGLISH 7 | QUARTER 4 | Week 3 | MATATAG Curriculum

Pre-Writing

• What is Pre-Writing?

  • Organizing thoughts before writing.

  • It’s like planning out ideas.

  • Use lists, diagrams, and notes.

  • Benefits: Makes writing easier and helps create clear essays.

Pre-Writing Task:

1. Choose an Environmental Problem:

   • Examples:

     • Plastic waste

     • Cutting down trees

     • Climate change

2. Think of Solutions:

   • For plastic waste: use reusable bags and bottles, recycle more.

   • For cutting down trees: plant more trees, use less paper.

   • For climate change: save energy, ride bikes, use renewable energy.

3. Describe the Problem:

   • Where is the problem happening? (School, community, city, or worldwide?)

   • Who is affected? (People, animals, environment)

4. Identify Your Audience:

   • Who will read your essay? (Classmates, leaders, etc.)

5. Purpose of Writing:

   • Inform or encourage action to help solve the problem.

Drafting

• What is Drafting?

  • Writing the first version of your essay.

  • It’s the rough draft where your ideas turn into sentences.

  • Importance: Helps to make ideas clear before editing.

Key Parts of a Problem-Solution Essay:

1. Thesis Statement:

   • Main idea that talks about the problem and suggests a solution.

   • Example: "Plastic waste in coastal areas harms marine life and human health."

   • Breakdown:

     • Problem: Plastic waste in coastal areas.

     • Affected: Marine life and humans.

     • Solution: Stricter waste management policies.

2. Supporting Details:

   • Include facts, numbers, and real-life examples that support your argument.

   • Add pictures and infographics for visual support.

3. Essay Structure:

   • Introduction: Clearly state the problem and your thesis.

     • Example: "Plastic waste is harming marine life..."

   • Body Paragraphs: Explain the problem, provide evidence, and suggest solutions.

     • Example:

       • Problem: "Plastic waste harms marine animals..."

       • Solution: "Use reusable bags..."

       • Support: "Research shows it can cut plastic waste by 50%."

   • Conclusion: Summarize main points and include a call to action.

     • Example: "By understanding the effects of plastic waste... Let's act now!"

Revising

• What is Revising?

  • Reviewing and improving ideas and organization.

  • Importance: Makes ideas clear, strong arguments, and good flow.

Revision Checklist:

1. Does the essay have a clear problem and solution?

2. Are the facts trustworthy and relevant?

3. Do the paragraphs connect logically?

Example of Revision:

• Before: "Plastic is bad for the ocean."

• After: "Plastic waste harms marine animals..."

Editing

• What is Editing?

  • Fixing mistakes for clarity and professionalism.

  • Importance: Corrects grammar, improves word choice, and fixes punctuation.

Areas of Focus:

1. Grammar and Sentence Structure:

   • Avoid run-on sentences and fragments.

   • Ensure subject-verb agreement.

2. Word Choice:

   • Use clear and academic words.

   • Avoid informal phrases.

3. Writing Mechanics:

   • Check spelling and punctuation.

   • Ensure consistent format.

Example of Improvement:

• Before: "We need to stop using too much plastic 'cuz it damages the environment."

• After: "Reducing plastic use is important for protecting the environment..."

Publishing

• What is Publishing?

  • Sharing your final work with an audience.

• Publishing Methods:

  • Printed essays, newspapers, blogs, social media.

  • Purpose: To inform, persuade, engage, and inspire change.

• Various Publishing Options:

  • Digital or printed brochures, flyers, posters, and social media posts.