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Opinion Letter Writing 
Persuasive Letter Writing
Opinion Writing
Rubric Code: GC798X
By deanneharper
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Writing
  Below Basic

4 pts

Basic

6 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Advanced

10 pts

Hook

Below Basic

Has no hook.
Basic

The hook is present but it didn't "hook" me in.
Proficient

The hook is present and effective.
Advanced

The hook is very creative and effective and it "hooked" me in.
Position/Focus

Below Basic

Has no topic sentence.
Basic

Has a topic sentence, but does not state the issue.
Proficient

Has a topic sentence that states the issue.
Advanced

Has an effective topic sentence that clearly states the issue.
Supporting Reasons

Below Basic

No reasons are given to support his/her position.
Basic

Has one reason given to support his/her position.
Proficient

Has two reasons given to support his/her position, but one reason is ineffective.
Advanced

Has two very clear and effective reasons to support his/her position.
Supporting Details

Below Basic

No supporting details were given.
Basic

Has one supporting detail for each reason.
Proficient

Has two supporting details for each reason.
Advanced

Has three supporting details for each reason.
Grammar/Punctuation

Below Basic

Several grammar or punctuation errors are present.
Basic

Many grammar or punctuation errors are present.
Proficient

Few grammar or punctuation errors are present.
Advanced

Very few grammar or punctuation errors are present.
Concluding Sentence

Below Basic

Has no concluding sentence.
Basic

A concluding sentence is present, but does not re-state his/her position.
Proficient

A concluding sentence is present and his/her position is re-stated.
Advanced

A concluding sentence is present, his/her position is clearly re-stated, and feelings are emphasized in an interesting manner.
Parts of the Letter

Below Basic

No parts of the letter are present. Date, Greeting, Closing, Signature.
Basic

Three parts of the letter are missing. Date, Greeting, Closing, Signature.
Proficient

One or two parts of the letter are missing. Date, Greeting, Closing, Signature.
Advanced

ALL parts of the letter are present. Date, Greeting, Closing, and Signature.



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