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Opinion Writing

sibling/birth order opinion CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Rubric Code: H233WX7

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Writing
	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
States Opinion CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.	3 Opinion is clearly stated	2 Opinion is vague or unclear	1 No opinion is stated
Provides Reasons CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.B Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.	3 2 or more reasons are provided to support the stated opinion	2 1 reason is provided to support the stated opinion	1 No reasons are provided to support the stated opinion
Provides Examples CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).	3 At least one example is provided to support each reason given	2 At least one example is provided for only one of the reasons given	1 No examples are provided to support reasons given
Word Usage	3 Linking/transition words and words related to the topic are used consistently and appropriately throughout the writing	2 Linking/transition words and words related to the topic are used but not may not be consistent or appropriate	1 No linking/transition words or words related to the topic are used
Sequencing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.	3 Writing has an introduction/beginning, middle, and end/conclusion and is in the correct sequence	2 Writing is missing a 1 element and/or out of sequence	1 Writing is missing 2 or more elements and/or has no sequence
Mechanics Production and Distribution of Writing: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.	3 Writing is neat and includes 3 or less errors in capitalization or punctuation	2 Writing includes 3-5 errors in capitalization or punctuation	1 Writing is illegible and includes more then 5 errors in capitalization and punctuation
Publishing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.	3 written in notebook sloppily	2 written in notebook neatly	1 typed in Google Docs