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Opinion Piece on Informational Text with Supporting Evidence 
Informative Article on an Expert Topic
Write opinion piece to answer the following question. Do you think the rainforest is a good place for humans to live? Support your answer with reasons and information by citing evidence from our text, "Rainforest Food Chains".
Rubric Code: CX43W85
By rakess
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Below Standard

1 pts

Approaching Standard

2 pts

On Standard

3 pts

Above Standard

4 pts

Introduction

Below Standard

Topic is unclear or unfocused. Opinion may not be clearly stated. No noticeable organizational structure.
Approaching Standard

Introduces a topic or text clearly, states an opinion, but organizational structure may be somewhat lacking.
On Standard

Introduces a topic or text clearly, states an opinion, and creates an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Above Standard

Introduction is clear with strong opinion which creates an exceptional topic sentence and creates an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped that are evident support of the writer’s purpose.
reasons suporting opinion

Below Standard

Reasons are not developed with facts and details.
Approaching Standard

Reasons are somewhat supported by one text/graphic cite of facts and details.
On Standard

Provides reasons that are supported by facts and details with some text/graphic citing for support.
Above Standard

Provides reasons that are supported by facts and details with multiple text/graphic citing for support
opinion/reason connection

Below Standard

Lack of words or phrases to link opinion and reasons.
Approaching Standard

Opinion and reasons are partially linked using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
On Standard

Links opinion and reasons using simple words and phrases.
Above Standard

Clearly links opinion and reasons using high level words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
Conclusion

Below Standard

Fails to provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Approaching Standard

Provides a concluding statement or section somewhat related to the opinion presented.
On Standard

Provides a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Above Standard

Conclusion is clearly stated and restates the thesis statement provided in the introduction
Writing

Below Standard

Lacks clear and coherent writing. Development and organization are not appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Approaching Standard

Produces somewhat clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization may be appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
On Standard

Produces appropriately clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Above Standard

Produces exceptionally clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are more than appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Citing

Below Standard

Fails to draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis and reflection.
Approaching Standard

Draws limited evidence from informational text to support analysis and reflection.
On Standard

Draws evidence from informational text wtih some citing to support analysis and reflection.
Above Standard

Draws evidence from informational text with signinficant text citing to support analysis and reflection.
Self Editing

Below Standard

Independently fails to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Approaching Standard

Independently, only partially develops and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
On Standard

Independently, develops and strengthens writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Above Standard

Independently, develops and strengthens writing exceeding what is needed by planning, revising, and editing.



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