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opinion public service announcement 
opinion essay
4th grade persuasive writing unit
Rubric Code: M9692X
By sschuler
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  4 Excellent

4 pts

3 good

3 pts

2 ok

2 pts

1 Need help

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Purpose

all paragraphs
4 Excellent

Purpose is clearly stated in the first paragraph. It is referenced in the body and closing. 90% of writing is on topic and focused.
3 good

Purpose is clearly stated in the first paragraph. It is referenced in one of the body or closing paragraphs. 80% of writing is on topic and focused.
2 ok

Purpose is clearly stated in the first paragraph. The other paragraphs lose focus or do not clearly support the purpose. 75% of writing is on topic and focused.
1 Need help

Purpose is unclear and hard to understand. 50% of writing is on topic and focused.
Incomplete

no purpose, less than 50% of the writing is on topic.
Craft of hook

all paragraphs
4 Excellent

A hook is effectively used be either asking a rhetorical question or painting a vivid picture of the issue to grab the audience's attention. Teacher generated stems were not needed or used.
3 good

A hook is effectively used be either asking a rhetorical question or painting a vivid picture of the issue to grab the audience's attention. Teacher stems were used to initiate writing of hook.
2 ok

A hook is effectively used be either asking a rhetorical question or painting a vivid picture of the issue to grab the audience's attention. Teacher stems were used to write the hook.
1 Need help

A teacher provided hook stem is used, although it is awkward or does not flow.
Incomplete

No hook.
Background information

Introduction
Paragraph
1
4 Excellent

Provides relevant background of the subject. Uses quotes or stats to support the significance of the topic.
3 good

Provides some relevant background of the subject. Uses quote or stats as support.
2 ok

Provides some relevant background.
1 Need help

Provides no relevant background of the subject.
Incomplete

NO background of the subject.
Claim/Thesis

Paragraph 1
4 Excellent

Gave three or more reasons for your opinion on your topic.
3 good

Gave at least two reasons for your opinion on the topic.
2 ok

Gave a reason for your opinion on the topic with one reason and no examples.
1 Need help

Does not give a clear opinion and doesn't support viewpoint with relevant reasons.
Incomplete

No Claim or thesis.
Body Paragraph

2
4 Excellent

Body Paragraph uses a phrase that points at the opposing view. Opposing view is countered with reason with persuasive phrase. Stat, quote, guilt trip, or other craft is used to continue to support of the writer's view. Paragraph flows from beginning to end.
3 good

Body Paragraph uses a phrase that points at the opposing view. Opposing view is countered with reason with persuasive phrase. Stat, quote, guilt trip, or other craft is used to continue to support of the writer's view. Paragraph flows somewhat from beginning to end.
2 ok

Body Paragraph uses 2 of the following: a phrase that points at the opposing view. Opposing view is countered with reason with persuasive phrase. Stat, quote, guilt trip, or other craft is used to continue to support of the writer's view. Paragraph does not flow because of heavily reliance on teacher given stems.
1 Need help

Body Paragraph uses 1 of the following: a phrase that points at the opposing view. Opposing view is countered with reason with persuasive phrase. Stat, quote, guilt trip, or other craft is used to continue to support of the writer's view. Paragraph does not flow because of heavily reliance on teacher given stems.
Incomplete

Body paragraph does not use any of the teacher given stems.
Conclusion

3
4 Excellent

Summary phrase, summary of argument, call to action, own action included. Entire paragraph flows with little reliance on teacher given graphic organizer.
3 good

Summary phrase, summary of argument, call to action, own action included. Most of the paragraph flows with some reliance on teacher given graphic organizer.
2 ok

3 of the 4 following: Summary phrase, summary of argument, call to action, own action included. Most of the paragraph flows with reliance on teacher given graphic organizer.
1 Need help

2 of the 4 following: Summary phrase, summary of argument, call to action, own action included. The paragraph heavily relies on teacher given graphic organizer.
Incomplete

No conclusion.
Mechanics

4 Excellent

One to three errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization.
3 good

Four to six errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or punctuation. Don't be afraid to double check your work and consult a dictionary.
2 ok

Seven to nine errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or punctuation that really distract from the content of the paper.
1 Need help

Ten or more errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or punctuation that really distract from the content of the paper.
Incomplete

Paper is difficult to read and comprehend due to the excessive number of mechanical errors.



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