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opinion essay 
opinion essay
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Rubric Code: T872C3
By mrspreboski
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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how to write an opinion essay
  4 Excellent

4 pts

3 good

3 pts

2 ok

2 pts

1 Needs to improve

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

title

4 Excellent

Title makes the reader think.
3 good

The title reflects the topic.
2 ok

The title is somewhat related to the the topic.
1 Needs to improve

The title is mostly unrelated to the topic.
Incomplete

NO Title
Introduction

Introduction
Paragraph
1
4 Excellent

Introduction of the the topic and your opinions are very clear and concise. Provides relevant background of the subject. (thesis statement)
3 good

Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are mostly clear and concise. Provides some relevant background of the subject. (thesis statement)
2 ok

Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are unclear and choppy. Provides no relevant background of the subject. (thesis statement)
1 Needs to improve

Introduction of the topic but not your personal opinion. NO background of the subject. (thesis statement)
Incomplete

Introduction incomplete
Main body

2-3
4 Excellent

Gave three or more reasons for your opinion on your topic. Clear topic sentences supported by at least three details or examples.
Used three or more transitions in each paragraph.
3 good

Gave at least two reasons for your opinion on the topic. Somewhat clear topic sentence supported with 2-3 examples or details. Used two transitions in each paragraph.
2 ok

Gave a reason for your opinion on the topic with one reason and no examples. Used one transition in each paragraph.
1 Needs to improve

Does not give a clear opinion and doesn't support viewpoint with relevant reasons. Uses one or two transitions within the three paragraphs.
Incomplete

NO Viewpoint given.
No transitions used.
conclusion

4 Excellent

Summarized and restated opinion and topic using rich vocabulary. Gave a clear call to action.
3 good

Summarized and restated opinion and topic using basic vocabulary. Gave a basic call to action.
2 ok

Provided a basic summary of topic but included no summary of opinion or call to action.
1 Needs to improve

Provided an unclear summary of topic and included no summary of opinion or call to action.
Incomplete

No Summary
Mechanics

4 Excellent

One to three errors in spelling, grammar, puncuation, or capitalization. You could have checked a bit closer.
3 good

Four to six errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation. Don't be afraid to double check your work and consult a dictionary.
2 ok

Seven to nine errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.
1 Needs to improve

Ten or more errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.
Incomplete

Paper is difficult to read and comprehend due to the excessive number of mechanical errors.
Be sure to reread to someone and ask for proofreading help.



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