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Writing an Opinion Essay Writing an Opinion Essay 2-3 page essay where you will discuss the importance of Sputnick and its influence on the Cold War/ Space Race. You must find 1 primary source and 2 secondary sources. Cite using APA standards. 1.5 space, size 12 font, Times New Roman font ONLY. Rubric Code: CXB9273 By tcantrell Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction	Poor Introduction is not clear. There are more than three grammatical mistakes and supporting sentences are poorly written.	Good Introduction is clear with five or fewer grammatical mistakes. The topic sentence is defined but lacks supporting sentences.	Excellent Introduction is clear, with fewer than two grammatical mistakes. The paragraph has a clear topic sentence as well as supporting sentences.
Body	Poor Only one paragraph written with two or fewer sentences written for each. More than four grammatical mistakes are present. No transitional sentences are used.	Good At least two paragraphs explaining why the moral character is the most important, with two or more clearly written sentences for each. Fewer than five grammatical mistakes are present. More than one transitional sentences is used and is clear.	Excellent Three or more paragraphs, with three or more sentences each explaining why the moral character is the most important. Fewer than two grammatical mistakes are present. Transitional sentences are used and clear.
Evidence	Poor No resources cited or used. Paper has minimal evidence to support their position.	Good 1 or 2 resources cited, with no primary source. Paper has a modicum of evidence to support their position	Excellent All sources cited and used properly. Evidence is used throughout the paper to support their position.
Conclusion	Poor One or fewer of the supporting reasons are restated in a clear manner. Transitional words or phrases are not used and more than five grammatical mistakes are present. The concluding sentence is not clear.	Good The conclusion restates two or more of the reasons using transitional words or phrases. Fewer than five grammatical mistakes are present. The concluding sentence is clear.	Excellent The paragraph restates each of the reasons in a clear manner, using transitional words or phrases. Fewer than two grammatical mistakes are present. Concluding sentence is clear and precise.