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Opinion Paragraph

Opinion Paragraph on one topic, include a sentence showing the students opinion, 3 reasons to support it and a conclusion sentence that restates the opinion.

Rubric Code: JX484C5

By mamaro

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion paragraph
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts	0 0 pts
Introduction	4 I wrote a topic sentence that introduced my personal opinion in a way that was clear and easy to understand.	3 I introduced my personal opinion in a clear way.	2 My personal opinion is stated but is not clear.	1 I did not state my personal opinion.	0 My personal opinion is not related to the topic or assignment.
Reasons	4 I included 3 clear reasons for my choice.	3 I included 2 clear reasons for my choice.	2 I included 1 clear reason for my choice.	1 I did not include a reason for my choice.	0 I did not include a reason for my choice.
Evidence	4 I supported my reasons with 3 clear details, evidence from the text and explanations.	3 I supported my reasons with 2 details and evidence from the text, and explanations.	2 I supported my details with only 1 reason and explanation from the text.	1 I supported my detail with only 1 reasons OR explanation from the text.	0 The details I used are not related to the text OR I did not use details at all.
Conclusion	4 I summarized my personal opinion in a strong concluding sentence.	3 I restated my personal opinion in a concluding sentence.	2 My concluding sentence is weak.	1 My concluding sentence is weak or missing.	0 My concluding statement does not restate my opinion or is missing.