Pattern of Development

PROBLEM-SOLUTION
Learning Objective
At the end of the session, the students
will be able to :
1. Identify and use the problem and
solution pattern of development in
writing across academic disciplines.
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OPLEMRNUB
PROBLEM
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TUCSDAIE

CAUSE
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STCIEFAMIYIC

SCIENTIFIC
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A pattern of development that focuses on
either a problem or solution in a particular area
or situation.
A problem is an unsatisfactory situation that
causes troubles or difficulties.
A solution is a way to deal with situation so that
the troubles or difficulties are removed.
 PURPOSES OF PROBLEM-SOLUTIONTEXT
To write about the problems in
the community or society that
needs to be addressed and be able
to offer a solution.
 PURPOSES OF PROBLEM-SOLUTIONTEXT
To write editorials, letter to the editor,
newsletters, office memo that designed
to call attention of the people
concerned with a particular problem
that affected many other people.
 GUIDE QUESTIONS IN PROBLEM-SOLUTION
TEXT
Identify the problem or the cause.
What solution/s will you proposed to address
the problem?
What supporting points do you want to include
in the text?
What is your purpose in writing the text?
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER FOR PROBLEM-
SOLUTION TEXT
Variations of Problem – Solution Text

Problem-Solution
Problem-Cause-Solution
Problem-Process-Solution
 PROBLEM-SOLUTION: EXAMPLE
The fast-food chain Charlie's Chicken wants to
attract younger customers, ages 13 to 17, to dine in their
restaurants. The management is thinking of launching a
new mascot called Clucky, a cool and trendy
anthropomorphic chicken. This brand overhaul would be
very expensive, though. So, they are also exploring digital
marketing options. Through the Web and social media,
the company can promote the brand at a lower cost.
 PROBLEM-SOLUTION: EXAMPLE
Women are significantly underrepresented in the
fields of science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). The small number of women
working in those fields can be attributed to the prevailing
attitudes of people in general about the ideal career
aspirations of women. Educating people then is a way to
change how they think and feel about women.
Furthermore, the government and public organizations
should support programs that increase women’s interest
in the STEM fields.
 PROBLEM-SOLUTION: EXAMPLE
A study will set out to determine the effects of
ultraviolet light on live cells. In an experiment, a
microbial sample will be subjected to UV light from a 24-
watt light bulb. After six hours, the sample will be
analyzed. The experiment aims prove that the UV light
causes irreparable DNA damage that causes cell death.
The results can be used to develop more effective ways
to protect human skin from the UV light from the sun.
 COLLABORATION ( 4 GROUPS)
With your groupmates, choose a
topic/ problem (preferably here in
our school), brainstorm the
different solutions that you can
suggest to solve the problem. Use a
graphic organizer to present your
ideas.