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Opinion Writing: What does it mean to be an adult? Opinion Writing Each paragraph must include a sentence showing the student's opinion, three (3 ) reasons to support the opinion and a conclusion sentence that restates the opinion. Rubric Code: R2X834C By paulawhite Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Writing
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Focus	4 Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion.	3 A personal opinion is stated.	2 A personal opinion is not stated clearly.	1 Personal opinion is not stated.
Reasons / Support	4 Includes three (3) reasons that support the opinion.	3 Includes 2 reasons that support the opinion.	2 Includes 1 reason that supports the opinion.	1 No reasons or examples have been included.
Conclusion	4 Summarizes personal opinion in a strong concluding statement that supports opinion statement.	3 Summarizes personal opinion in a concluding statement.	2 Concluding statement is a weak summary of personal opinion.	1 Concluding statement does not state the personal opinion.
Organization & Grammar	4 Sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Paragraph contains 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors.	3 Sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Paragraph contains 2-4 spelling or grammatical errors.	2 Sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Paragraph contains 5 or more spelling or grammatical errors.	1 There is poor sentence structure. The paragraphs contain incomplete or run-on sentences. The mistakes make it difficult to understand the paragraphs.