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Problem-Solution Essay Rubric

Problem-Solution Rubric

rubric for in-class essay

Rubric Code: L64B56

By msramsey

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Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Problem-Solution Essay Ms. Ramsey English
	Poor to Fair 0-75 points (N/A)	Fair to Good 76-89 points (N/A)	Good to Excellent 90-100 points (N/A)
Introduction	Poor to Fair Problem is not presented or introduction is incomplete. No aspects of the problem have been explored.	Fair to Good Problem is vaguely presented and lacks some supportive detail. All aspects of the problem have not been explored.	Good to Excellent The problem is clearly presented and analyzed. The problem is clearly stated and and its significance is explained.
Body	Poor to Fair Problem is presented, but no solution is given. No examples of problem are given.	Fair to Good Only one solution is given, and it lacks supporting detail. Some aspects of the problem is addressed, but not completely. Only one example given.	Good to Excellent Both causes and effects of problem have been addressed. At least two possible solutions are presented. Solutions offered are concrete and well developed. Paper utilizes examples.
Conclusion	Poor to Fair No conclusion is present.	Fair to Good Conclusion restates problem, but does not address benefits of solutions.	Good to Excellent Conclusion restates the problem and the benefits of the solution.
Mechanics/Grammar	Poor to Fair There are many errors with agreement. There are several distracting spelling errors. There are several distracting mechanics erros	Fair to Good Correct verb forms are mostly used. There are a few spelling errors. There are few mechanics errors.	Good to Excellent Correct verb forms are used. Almost no spelling errors. Almost no mechanics errors.
Length Requirement	Poor to Fair Paper is not even one page long.	Fair to Good Paper is only 1 page.	Good to Excellent Paper is at least 2 pages.
Style/Word Choice/Tone	Poor to Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay	Fair to Good Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.	Good to Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.

Keywords:

problem solution

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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