Using a prompt, eg: "Conserving water" and making it into an outline you have put down.
I will clarify the outline. I recommend that you do your research on your topic.
Outline:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
a. Hook/Attention Getter, use a statement, question, quote, or something interesting to grab the attention of the reader. A dramatic start to keep the reader on the writing. eg. "We need to do something about our valuable resource: Water."
b. Give background information that is necessary for the reader to understand the problem, without going into the topic of the three paragraphs. It is just a brief introduction. You may also fit a few interesting facts that may not fit into the three body paragraphs.
c. Thesis Statement. A thesis statement is one sentence that introduces your three topics that you will state in your body paragraphs. Do not state it like: "My essay will be about . . ." or "I will talk about . . ." Try to creatively put the sentence in a way that will smoothly transition the introduction into the body paragraphs.
Paragraph 2: The Problem
a. Put in some facts and evidence about your prompt. eg. facts about water conservation, how it has impacted, how you can see the difference as shown through the years in times of drought.
b. State how humans have contributed to that problem, and whether it has gotten better or worse.
c. Find a solution to that problem. eg. signs and posters to raise awareness and funds for the growth of water conservation. Be careful to not put your information on your solution in this paragraph. Use it as a smooth transition into your second body paragraph.
Paragraph 3: The Solution to the Problem
a. State your information on the solution you have come up with. Back it up with evidence and reasoning.
Paragraph 4: Counterclaims and Rebuttals
a. Tell how your solution will make an effect on the economy, and whether it will bring it harm or not. eg. The cost for the materials and the funds will be very pricey.
b. Make a rebuttal to the counter claim. eg. While the cost for materials and funds may be pricey, we can use fundraisers to not only gain funds, but to raise more awareness to our problem.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion.
a. State your three topics, or summarize your body paragraphs(Using this prompt, state the problem, your solution, and the counterclaims plus your rebuttals.
b. You may add in some interesting facts that you were not able to fit in your paragraphs.
c. State the most important thing, and why it is important. eg. It is important that we raise awareness about water conservation because water is an invaluable resource.
d. Call to action. Make a strong finish to your essay. If you add a title, you may use words from your final sentence to make the title.
Pardon if this is still confusing, I am always here to clarify or give more information if needed. Good luck, and I hope you have a nice day.