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Opinion Essay Rubric Code: BXB2BB2 By sdlutenants Draft Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Initial Progress 1 pts	Progressing 2 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Exceeds Standards 4 pts
Organization	Initial Progress There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.	Progressing The introduction includes the main goal or thesis. Most information is presented in a logical order. A conclusion is included, but it does not clearly state a personal opinion.	Meets Standards The introduction includes the goal or thesis and provides an overview of the issue. Information is presented in a logical order but does not always maintain the interest of the audience. A conclusion states a personal opinion.	Exceeds Standards The introduction is inviting, states the goal or thesis, and provides an overview of the issue. Information is presented in a logical order and maintains the interest of the audience. The conclusion strongly states a personal opinion.
Goal, Thesis	Initial Progress The personal opinion is not easily understood. There is little or no reference to the issue.	Progressing A personal opinion is not clearly stated. There is little reference to the issue.	Meets Standards There is one goal or thesis that states a personal opinion and identifies the issue.	Exceeds Standards There is one goal or thesis that strongly and clearly states a personal opinion and identifies the issue.
Supporting Ideas	Initial Progress Arguments are weak or missing. Less than two reasons are made.	Progressing Two reasons are made but with weak arguments.	Meets Standards Three or more reasons are stated, but the arguments are somewhat weak in places.	Exceeds Standards Three or more excellent reasons are stated with good support. It is evident that a lot of thought and research was put into this assignment.
Format, Grammar, Mechanics	Initial Progress There are numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.	Progressing There are several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. Paper does not meet minimum length.	Meets Standards There are few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding. Paper meets minimum length.	Exceeds Standards There are no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. Lengths exceeds minimums set by teacher.