FS5A Writing Assignment Task

Write a problem/solution essay on an environmental issue

Aims: to test academic writing skills with a drafting process

to improve achievement by responding to feedback

Objective: to write a problem/solution essay on an important environmental issue

Description:
There are several important environmental issues facing the world today. Choose one
issue to write about. Describe some of the causes behind this issue, the effect it has on
the planet (using statistics from research), and provide two solutions to this issue.

Requirements:

Task guidelines Write a problem/solution essay on an environmental issue.

Describe the causes/effects and two solutions to the issue.
Write 4-5 paragraphs (introduction, 2 or 3 body paragraphs,
conclusion). Write in a formal academic style.

Language Verb tense choices, linking words, cause and effect

language, conditionals, environment vocabulary

Format A4 paper: word-processed; Arial 11 or 12 point with 2.0 line

spacing

Length 250 words

Submission First draft, final draft, cover sheet, self-assessment, criteria

documents

Value 20%

Submit draft to Day: Date:

teacher

Drafting workshop Day: Date:

Submit final to Day: Date:

teacher
 Self-assessment () DRAFT FINAL

This self-assessment needs to be completed at the draft stage and the final
stage. It is part of your Process grade.

1 I have followed the requirements of the task and developed

my ideas well.

2 I have written four or five paragraphs in a formal style.

3 In the first paragraph, I have introduced the topic with a

general statement

4 In the first paragraph, I have provided a preview of the body

of the essay

5 In the second paragraph, I have used a topic sentence to

introduce the causes and effects of this issue, and then used
supporting sentences

6 In the third (and fourth paragraph), I have used a topic

sentence to introduce the solutions and then used
supporting sentences

7 I have included a conclusion which summarises the body

paragraphs and provides a comment and/or
recommendation
8 I have used a variety of verb tenses, cause and effect
language and at least one conditional

9 I have organised my sentences & paragraphs logically and I

have used a variety of linking words.

10 I have used a full range of vocabulary at this level.

11 I have checked my spelling carefully.

12 I have used the same level of formality.

13 I have used a full range of grammar at this level.

14 I have checked my grammar & punctuation for accuracy.

15 I have responded fully to drafting workshop feedback.

16 I have drafted, edited and proofread my work carefully.