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Problem-Solution Essay 
Problem-Solution Essay
Rubric Code: FX39BWA
By cmdesmarais
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

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  Not meeting the standard

0 pts

Developing

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Problem

The problem should be stated in clear language. It should be easy to recognize and understand.
Not meeting the standard

The statement of the problem cannot be found.
Developing

The problem is stated but it is not in the introduction, or it is difficult to understand.
Fair

The problem is stated, but it is a little difficult to understand.
Good

The problem is stated in clear language. It is easy to recognize and understand.
Solution

The solution should be stated in clear language. It should be easy to recognize and understand.
Not meeting the standard

The statement of the solution cannot be found.
Developing

The solution is stated but it is not in the introduction, or it is difficult to understand.
Fair

The solution is stated, but it is a little difficult to understand.
Good

The solution is stated in clear language. It is easy to recognize and understand.
Evidence

Good support should be given to the main idea. Facts and statistics should be supplied from credible resources.
Not meeting the standard

No evidence was given to support the main idea.
Developing

Only a little evidence was provided. It does not support the main idea very well.
Fair

Some evidence was given to support the main idea but not enough.
Good

Good support was given to the main idea. Facts and details were included from the novel and from the non-fiction material.
Organization

The essay should be written in a logical order that the reader can easily follow and understand.
Not meeting the standard

The essay is very messy. There is no clear order to the writing. Did not follow the writing frame.
Developing

The essay is only somewhat organized. It is a little difficult to read from one part to the next. Conclusion is missing
Fair

The essay is somewhat organized. Most parts are in a logical order. A conclusion was included.
Good

The essay is written in a logical order that the reader can easily follow and understand. A conclusion that summarized the main idea was included.
Grammar

Paragraphs were indented. Proper spelling and grammar was used at the fifth grade level
Not meeting the standard

Paragraphs were not indented. There were many spelling and grammar errors
Developing

Paragraphs were not indented. There were some grammar and spelling errors.
Fair

Paragraphs were indented. There were a few spelling and grammar errors.
Good

Paragraphs were indented. There were no spelling or grammar errors




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