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Problem Solution Essay Problem Solution Essay Write an essay about a global problem, propose a solution and support it with reasons. Thesis should be clearly stated with a guide and attention getter. Rubric Code: QXBWX73 By hickmansusan Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Problem Solution This tool is for teachers to share with students how to improve their writing, and where their writing needs improvement
	Needs attention scores here mean students need to put more attention on these problems 1 pts	Developing scores here mean students have ability, but need to add some tools to their toolbox 2 pts	Proficient scores here mean the student has talent in writing but can still improve in some areas 3 pts	Excellent scores here mean the writing is considered good or even excellent! 4 pts
Organization The essay should have a logical and clear structure.	Needs attention needs to be org'd lacks logic too few transition no intro/concl	Developing somewhat organized some logical order a few transitions either intro/concl missing	Proficient organized logical order some transitions intro / concl	Excellent Well-organized highlyLogical order suffi. transitions intro & concl
Argument, Support and Instructions The writing should present a problem and offer a solution	Needs attention no thesis or very weak reasons/no reasons None of the guided writing tips followed	Developing some thesis, w/o guide weaker reasoning lacks 2 of guide/hook/citation/reference	Proficient thesis clear guide sentence strong reasons (support) lacks 1 Citation or Reference page or Guide/Hook	Excellent Clear thesis clear guide sentence strong reasons (support) Includes 1 Citation and Reference page Guide/Hook
Grammar & Mechanics sp P VT VF # articles WF RO SF	Needs attention many errors	Developing several errors	Proficient a few errors of different types	Excellent almost error free
Word Choice & Voice Student should try to use a distinctive voice, using smart WC and syntax	Needs attention WC weak no real voice	Developing WC appropriate Voice acceptable	Proficient good WC some voice	Excellent Excellent WC strong voice
Sentence Fluency The writing should be clear and understandable	Needs attention very unclear nothing written Words off-topic	Developing some awk phrasing unclear wordy	Proficient a little awkwardness or unclear phrasing sthg unclear a bit wordy	Excellent very clear no awkward phrasing easy to understand not wordy