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Opinion Essay

opinion essay

Students will be writing and explaining their opinion on a specific topic.

Rubric Code: C63W6A

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Essay How will I be evaluated on my opinion essay?
	4 Above- Level. Exceeds standards. 4 pts	3 On- Level. Meets all standards. 3 pts	2 Approaching Level. Basic 2 pts	1 Below Level. Needs Improvement. 1 pts	Incomplete 0 pts
Introduction Introduction Paragraph 1	4 Introduction of the the topic is of superior quality. You have made your opinion clear and to the point. Provides relevant background of the subject, and a topic sentence.	3 Introduction of the topic is of above average quality. You have made your opinion clear, and you provide some relevant background of the subject, and a topic sentence.	2 Introduction of the the topic is of basic quality. You have stated your opinion, but it may be unclear or choppy. Provides little or no relevant background of the subject, as well as a topic sentence that does not relate to your opinion.	1 Introduction of the topic is not presented. No background information, nor a topic sentence is included.	Incomplete No introduction.
Body paragraphs 2-3 paragraphs that help support your opinion.	4 Your body includes 4-6 specific examples supporting your opinion. You have specific transitions, and your writing flows. You give a specific viewpoint throughout the essay.	3 Your body includes 3- 5 specific examples supporting your opinion. You have transitions, and your writing flows, but at times might be choppy. You give a specific viewpoint throughout the essay.	2 Your body includes 1-2 specific examples supporting your opinion. You have no transitions, and your writing does not flow, and is choppy. You do not give a specific viewpoint throughout t the essay.	1 Your body includes 0 examples supporting your opinion. You have no transitions, and your writing does not flow, and is choppy. You do not give a viewpoint throughout t the essay, and there is no clear purpose to your essay.	Incomplete No viewpoint given.
Conclusion 1-2 paragraphs that help conclude what you are trying to convey as a writer.	4 You have summarized and restated your opinion using superior vocabulary, and your word choice supports the opinion of the whole essay.	3 You have summarized and restated your opinion using basic vocabulary, and your word choice supports your opinion.	2 You have provided a basic summary of topic but you did not include a specific summary of your opinion.	1 You have provided an unclear summary of your topic and have included no summary of your opinion.	Incomplete No summary.
Writing mechanics Grammar Usage/Mechanics	4 Students have zero errors in grammar and mechanics.	3 Students have 1-3 errors in grammar and mechanics.	2 Students have 3-5 errors in grammar and mechanics.	1 Students have 5+errors in grammar and mechanics.	Incomplete No writing.

Keywords:

opinion , thesis statement,view point

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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