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Paragraph Opinion Writing Paragraph Opinion Writing Students form and opinion and write 3 paragraphs explaining why their opinion is the right one, with quotes to help support their opinion. Rubric Code: BX656CW By RECS2016 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

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Introductory Paragraph 4 pts Restate the prompt stating your opinion. Introduce your reasons. Closing sentence	4 Includes all elements of an introductory paragraph	3 Includes most of the elements of an introductory paragraph	2 has either rough draft or outline for paper	0 doesn't have rough draft or outline.
Body Paragraph 1 4 pts The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.	4 Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.	3 Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.	2 Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.	0 Incomplete
Body Paragraph 2 4 pts The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.	4 Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.	3 Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.	2 Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.	0 Incomplete
Concluding Paragraph 4 pts The paragraph must stay focused on main idea.	4 Restates the prompt. Restates main ideas of body paragraphs. Closing sentence wraps up the essay.	3 Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.	2 Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.	0 Incomplete
Transitions 3 pts presents a clear and coherent writing, which includes transitions for every reason, quote, and paragraph	4 Each body paragraph begins with an appropriate transition.	3 2 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions	2 1 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions	0 Incomplete
Conventions and Style
Capitalization & punctuation 4 pts Capital letters, commas and periods are used according to grammar rules.	4 No errors in capitalization and punctuation.	3 1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.	2 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.	0 5 or more errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Indenting 3 pts Proper spacing used throughout the paper, following grammar rule.	4 All paragraphs are indented.	3 3 - 4 paragraphs are indented.	2 only 1 - 2 paragraphs are indented	0 no paragraphs are indented.