Name: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________
Class: _____________________________________________ Time/Period: ___________
Writing Template ~ Science or Social Studies (Problem)
(Note: Complete the template with a word or a specific piece of information if you see a line “
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three dots “. . .” you will need to add enough words to finish the sentence. You may add an additional sentence or two
to complete your thought.)
SCIENCE or SOCIAL STUDIES (PROBLEM)
A critical problem is
because . . . In addition, . . .
Several causes such as . . . and . . . explain why this problem occurred. These reasons show why
has
become such a problem. Several important effects resulted from this problem. First, . . . Second,* . . .
(*Note: add as many continuation or sequence signal words as needed.)
Finally, _(state problem) could be solved in a number of ways. For example, . . . This would help solve
the problem because . . . Another way to solve the problem is . . . This solution seems plausible because . .
. A final solution is . . .
Complete the writing template below. Underline the words of the template.
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©Project CRISS®, 2007
CRISS Manual Chapter 8, pp. 175-178