THE PROBLEM SOLUTION PROCESS:

THE RISE OF THE SKY-LOTUS

Our World Family

Language Arts

Kelly Piedmont

Grade 8

January 15, 2013

Looks can be deceiving…

What you see…

Is not always what you get!

Step 1

Problems experienced

Brainstorm

World hunger

Drug Abuse

Sky Lotus Population

Pollution

recession

Domestic violence

Step 2

Problem: The Sky-Lotus is spreading!

The people involved are: -people across the US including Charlotte, NC.-people around the world including Tokyo, Japan.

Sky-Lotus (flesh-eating flower) introduced to N. America in 2003.

As of 2010, 25% of families in Charlotte have the SL growing near them.Compared to 20.7% of Tokyo families.

SL first discovered in 1952 in Paris, France.

Step 3Causes Effects

Problem experienced is:

Increase of Sky-Lotus, a harmful,

flesh-eating flower.

Spores and seeds transferred overseas.

SL grow at a rampant rate.

Health Concerns

Lack of awareness causes SL to spread.

School absences.

Lack of homework completion by students.

Step 4

Solutions to the problem

Who might help solve this problem?

Local political leaders

Scientists

Families

Teachers

Students

Contact CDC

Set up study groups

Write letters to local politicians.

Step 5Advantage #1

It is free— peer tutors will work as volunteers.

Advantage #2

Peer tutors will help increase homework production.

Advantage #3Students will be motivated to go to school by realizing the importance of education.

Set up study groups for students affected by the SL.

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Step 6

Create a peer tutor sign-up sheet in allschools affected.

Send letters home tostudents affected bySL.

Set up schedule.

Begin one-on-one peer tutoring program.

Use positive reinforcementand track progress.

Steps of Implementation

Step 7

The CounterargumentStudents affected by the SL will not increase motivation.

This is actually false. When the students begin to realize that completing homework increases their grades, overall GPA, and success later in life, they will become more motivated.

Students will not sign-up to peer tutor unless they are getting paid.

False! Students who peer tutor will earn community service hours and learn the value of hard work and dedication. These tutors will also be more likely to earn other privileges in school and at home.

Works Cited

Neuman, William. "Videos of Chávez Promote Stability During Illness." The New York Times. The NewYork Times, 08 Jan. 2013. Web. 08 Jan. 2013.

"Year of the Principal." Freedom Helps Fuel Innovation. The Charlotte Observer, n.d. Web. 08 Jan. 2013.

Voosen, Paul. "Psychological Risks Loom in Tokyo Water Warning." The New York Times. N.p., 24 Mar. 2011. Web. 8 Jan. 2013.

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