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Opinion Writing Opinion Writing 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: P22687B By PatFlo98 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Piece
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Focus	4 Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion with a hook. Clearly identifies the issue through out the essay.	3 A personal opinion is stated with a hook. The issue being addressed is stated.	2 A personal opinion is not stated clearly, no clear hook. The issue addressed is not clear.	1 Personal opinion is not stated. Hook is not present. The issue to be addressed is not stated.
Reasons / Support	4 Includes 3 reasons that are to support the opinion. Including an example for each reason.	3 Includes 2 reasons that support the opinion. Including an example for each reason.	2 Includes 1 reason that supports the opinion. Including an example for each reason.	1 No reasons or examples have been included.
Conclusion	4 Summarizes personal opinion in a strong concluding statement that supports opinion statement.	3 Summarizes personal opinion in a concluding statement.	2 Concluding statement is a weak summary of personal opinion.	1 Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion.
Organization	4 Sentences and are complete, well written, and varied with time-order words.	3 Sentence and paragraph structure is generally correct.	2 Sentence and paragraph structure is inconsistent. May contain some fragments and / or run on sentences.	1 Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure. Contains sentence fragments and / or run on sentences.
Mechanics and Grammar	4 Contains 0-1 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors.	3 May contain 2-3 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.	2 Contains multiple punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors / meaning may be unclear because of errors.	1 Multiple punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors interferes with meaning and requires significant editing
Video	4 Student recites script with 0-1 errors. Video includes a clear setting and main character.	3 Student recites script with 2-3 errors. Video includes a clear setting and main character.	2 Student recites script with 4+ errors. Video does not include a clear setting or main character	1 Student did not complete a video.