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Problem-Solution Rubric
Problem-Solution Rubric
The student will create a 5-paragraph problem-solution essay about the environment to be completed in class. A graphic organizer (10 pt. bonus) has been constructed by the student and used as support for "building" the essay.
Rubric Code:
YX3X59W
By
mamajockee
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Problem-Solution Essay
Proficiency
20 pts
Nearing Proficiency
20 pts
Beginning Steps
10 pts
Introduction
Proficiency
Your essay begins with a question, a bold statement, or with a story.
You tell your reader what the problem is. The history of your problem is included in this paragraph in a few sentences.
A clear thesis statement is included.
Nearing Proficiency
Your introduction includes a statement of the problem and your solution(s).
Your introduction is either too brief and incomplete or two long and should be organized into more than one paragraph.
Beginning Steps
Problem and/ or the solution(s) are not presented.
Body
Proficiency
You present at least three solutions.
Each solution is presented clearly, giving supporting evidence and examples, discussed in detail.
Each solution is presented in a separate and complete paragraph.
Nearing Proficiency
Insufficient solutions are given, and it lacks supporting details and examples. Some aspects of the problem are addressed, but not completely. .
Beginning Steps
Problem is presented, but no solution is given. No examples of problem are given.
Conclusion
Proficiency
Conclusion restates the problem, the solution and the benefits of the solution.
Your conclusion includes a call to action to tell your readers how they can get involved to solve the problem.
Your conclusion leaves the reader with something to think about.
Nearing Proficiency
Conclusion restates the problem and solution(s). Your conclusion does not call to readers to action and/ or does not explain how your solution(s) can have a positive effect.
Beginning Steps
No conclusion is present.
Grammar and Spelling
Proficiency
Your essay includes complete sentences that begin in various ways.
Your essay includes correct punctuation and capitalization.
Nearing Proficiency
Your essay includes complete sentences. Your essay includes correct ending punctuation and capitalization with few mistakes.
Beginning Steps
Your essay includes incomplete sentences, lacks ending punctuation, and/ or capitalization.
None or few of the misspelled words are highlighted.
Effort (Followed Directions)
Proficiency
Your essay is at least 5 full paragraphs. You have exhibited much effort in the 5-day class period supplied by the teacher.
Nearing Proficiency
Your essay is less than 5 paragraphs. Minimal effort was given to this essay.
Beginning Steps
Your essay is less than 3 paragraphs. Insufficient effort was given to this essay.
Total Points
Proficiency
Nearing Proficiency
Beginning Steps
Keywords:
problem solution
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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