Texas 7th Grade ELA Question of the Day
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Our town faces a growing problem: a long drought has dropped reservoirs to record lows, yards are brittle, and water mains strain under constant use. To address this, we should adopt a clear solution plan. First, limit outdoor watering to an odd-even schedule so pressure is balanced and grass survives without waste. Next, fix leaks—small drips add up to thousands of gallons a year—by offering free kits and posting how-to videos from the city. Then, encourage native plants that thrive in heat; they use less water and still provide shade and color. Finally, install rain barrels to capture sudden showers that do arrive. Together, these steps cut demand while protecting essential uses like cooking and sanitation. By presenting the problem, then matching each solution to a specific cause of waste, the plan shows residents exactly how their choices can stretch every drop until the rains return.
How does the problem-solution structure support the author's purpose in this persuasive passage?