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ENGLISH Problems and Solutions
INTERMEDIATE
Structuring an essay - Some examples of how to start your paragraphs.
INTRODUCTION
Background B Over the past few decades/years, [topic] has/have [past participle]
Issue I Currently, [paraphrase proposal/issue from question]
Thesis T In my opinion if the following solutions are implemented it may rectify the issues for
the following reasons.
BODY PARAGRAPH/Problems
Topic Sentence
T There are several problems associated with [topic – noun phrase]
Idea I The most significance one is, [noun phrase]
Explain/Example E [explain] For example,
Idea I Another significant issue is,
Explain/Extend E [explain] [Extend]
BODY PARAGRAPH/Solutions
Topic Sentence T Although the situation seems terrible, there are ways to fix the problem before it is too late.
Idea I One possible solution is, [sentence]
Explain/Extend E [explain] [Extend]
Idea I Another solution might be to,
Explain/Extend E [explain] [Extend]
CONCLUSION
Restate Thesis R In conclusion, the issue is complex but there are solutions that should not be ignored.
Recommendation R In the future, [ needs to , should, must]
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