Name ______________________________ Date ________________

Writing Checklist – Problem Solution Essay

Introduction

In the first couple sentences, did you state the problem and solution?
In your problem solution essay, be sure to include details about the
problem and the solution.
Please be sure that your details related to both the problem and to
the solution.
Have you stated the problem and the solution very clearly for the
reader?
Did you make the reader interested in what you are writing about?
Body

Do you have paragraphs for both the problems and the solutions in
your essay?
Does each paragraph have enough details to explain the problem or
solution to the reader?
Did you include facts to help the reader understand?
Have you effectively organized the paragraphs?
Make sure that the paragraphs transition smoothly from one to the
other by including closing remarks that relate to the next paragraph.
Conclusion

Have you included the topic of your problem and solution?

Did you provide enough details to ensure your reader is satisfied with
the solution to the problem?
Have you provided a concise version of the problem and solution in
the essay?
Overall

Did you essay share a problem and a solution to that problem?

Does each paragraph relate to the problem and solution you were
writing about?

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