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Problem-Solution Rubric 
Problem-Solution Rubric
Here are the 6th Grade expectations for a Problem-Solution Essay.
Rubric Code: Z537B7
By jcmiller
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Problem-Solution Essay
  Proficiency

10 pts

Nearing Proficiency

7 pts

Beginning Steps

5 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, or, if it's a lengthy history, you've included it in a separate paragraph.

You summarize the problem and your solution(s).
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.

Each solution is presented in a separate and complete paragraph.

Your body may include a story as an example or illustration.

You present possible arguments against your solutions. You address these issues and provide logical ways of overcoming any obstacles.
Nearing Proficiency

Only one solution is given, and it lacks supporting detail and examples. Some aspects of the problem are addressed, but not completely. Only one example given.
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 ends by showing how this solution(s) can have a positive effect.
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.

You have highlighted every word you think may be spelled incorrectly.
Nearing Proficiency

Your essay includes complete sentences. Your essay includes correct ending punctuation and capitalization.

You have highlighted words that you think may be spelled incorrectly.
Beginning Steps

Your essay includes incomplete sentences, lacks ending punctuation, and/ or capitalization.

None or few of the misspelled words are highlighted.
Length Requirement

Proficiency

Your essay is at least 5 full paragraphs and at least 1 - 2 pages in length.
Nearing Proficiency

Your essay is at least 3 paragraphs and at least 1 page in length.
Beginning Steps

Your essay is less than 3 paragraphs and your paper is not even one page long.



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