Problem-Solution Essay
Prewriting: Exploring Possible Solutions: Use this graphic organizer to help you evaluate possible solutions to the
problem you’re writing about in your problem-solution essay and identify the best solution.
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At the top of the graphic organizer, describe the problem you’re writing about.
In the left column, list as many possible solutions to the problem as you can.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each possible solution. In the middle column, list each solution’s
advantages. In the right column, list each solution’s disadvantages. Each possible solution is likely to have both
advantages and disadvantages.
 Write the most practical solution in the box provided, and explain your choice.
 Which solution will do the most good for the most people? If one solution has a comparative advantage, write it
in the box provided, and explain its advantages over the other possible solutions.
Problem:
Possible Solutions
Practicality:
Comparative Advantage:
Advantages
Disadvantages