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Opinion Paragraph_simplified 
Writing Diagnostic Paragraph Rubric
Simple rubric to grade opinion paragraphs with a focus on paragraph structure, complete sentences
Rubric Code: M236969
By tgentry2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts


0 pts

Expression of Opinion

4

The paragraph has all 5 of the following:
1) an opinion that
2) belongs to the writer and is
3) clearly stated,
4) relevant to the topic, and
5) answers all parts of the topic question.
3

The paragraph has 4 of the following:
1) an opinion that
2) belongs to the writer and is
3) clearly stated,
4) relevant to the topic, and
5) answers all parts of the topic question.
2

The paragraph has 2-3 of the following:
1) an opinion that
2) belongs to the writer and is
3) clearly stated,
4) relevant to the topic, and
5) answers all parts of the topic question.
1

The paragraph has 1 of the following:
1) an opinion that
2) belongs to the writer and is
3) clearly stated,
4) relevant to the topic, and
5) answers all parts of the topic question.
0

The paragraph has none of the following:
1) an opinion that
2) belongs to the writer and is
3) clearly stated,
4) relevant to the topic, and
5) answers all parts of the topic question.
Use of Reasons and Evidence

4

The paragraph has at least 4 of the following:
1) at least 2 reasons for the writer's opinion, and
2) each reason is supported by evidence and/or examples.
3

The paragraph has 3 of the following:
1) at least 2 reasons for the writer's opinion, and
2) each reason is supported by evidence and/or examples.
2

The paragraph has 2 of the following:
1) at least 2 reasons for the writer's opinion, and
2) each reason is supported by evidence and/or examples.
1

The paragraph has 1 of the following:
1) at least 2 reasons for the writer's opinion, and
2) each reason is supported by evidence and/or examples.
0

The paragraph has none of the following:
1) at least 2 reasons for the writer's opinion, and
2) each reason is supported by evidence and/or examples.
Paragraph Structure

4

The paragraph has all 5 of the following: a topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.
3

The paragraph has 4 of the following: a topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.
2

The paragraph has 2-3 of the following: a topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.
1

The paragraph has 1 of the following: a topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.
0

The paragraph has none of the following: a topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.
Sentence Structure

4

All sentences are complete: they contain a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.
3

Most of the sentences are complete.
2

Several of the sentences are complete.
1

Some of the sentences are complete.
0

None of the sentences are complete.
Capitalization and Punctuation

4

All sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation.
3

Most of the sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation.
2

Several of the sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation.
1

Some of the sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation.
0

None of the sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation.



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