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Opinion Piece 
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Rubric Code: W685B7
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

opinion

Poor

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

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

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.
opinion

Poor

Reasons are not developed with facts and details.
Fair

Reasons are somewhat supported by facts and details.
Good

Provides reasons that are supported by facts and details.
opinion

Poor

Lack of words or phrases to link opinion and reasons.
Fair

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

Links opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
opinion

Poor

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

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

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

Poor

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

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

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

Poor

Fails to conduct research that builds knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Fair

Conducts limited research that builds knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Good

Conducts research that builds knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
opinion

Poor

Fails to Recall/gather information from experiences, print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provides a list of sources.
Fair

Recalls/gathers limited information from experiences, print and digital sources; takes notes and categorizes information, and provides a list of sources.
Good

Recalls/gathers relevant information from experiences, print and digital sources; takes notes and categorizes information, and provides a list of sources.
opinion

Poor

Fails to draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Fair

Draws limited evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Good

Draws evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
opinion

Poor

With guidance and support from peers and adults, fails to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Fair

With guidance and support from peers and adults, partially develops and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Good

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develops and strengthens writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
opinion

Poor

Unable to use technology to produce and publish writing.
Fair

Is somewhat able to use technology to produce and publish writing.
Good

With some guidance and support from adults, uses technology to produce and publish writing.



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