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Rubric Code: R872C5

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

essay how to write an opinion essay
	4 Excellent 4 pts	3 good 3 pts	2 ok 2 pts	1 Needs to improve 1 pts	Incomplete 0 pts
title	4 Excellent Title makes the reader think.	3 good The title reflects the topic.	2 ok The title is somewhat related to the the topic	1 Needs to improve The title is mostly unrelated to the topic	Incomplete NO Title
Introduction Introduction Paragraph 1	4 Excellent Introduction of the the topic and your opinion is very clear and concise. Provides relavent background of the subject. (thesis statement)	3 good Introduction of the the topic and your opinion is mostly clear and concise. Provides some relavent background of the subject. (thesis statement)	2 ok Introduction of the the topic and your opinion is unclear and choppy. Provides No relavent background of the subject. (thesis statement)	1 Needs to improve Introduction of the the topic and but not your personal opinion. NO background of the subject. (thesis statement).	Incomplete Introduction incomplete
Main body 2-3	4 Excellent Give three or more reasons for your opinion on your topic. Clear topic sentences supported by at least three details or examples. Use 3 or more transitions in each paragraph.	3 good Give at least two reasons for your opinion on the topic. Somewhat clear topic sentence supported with 2-3 examples or details. Use 2 transitions in each paragraph.	2 ok Give a reason for your opinion on the topic with one reason and no examples. Use one transition in each paragraph.	1 Needs to improve Does not give a clear opinion and doesn't support viewpoint with relavent reasons. Uses 1-2 transitions within the three paragraphs.	Incomplete NO Viewpoint given. No transitions used.
conclusion	4 Excellent Summarize and restate opinion and topic using rich vocabulary	3 good Summarize and restate opinion and topic using basic vocabulary	2 ok Provides a basic summary of topic but includes no summary of opinion.	1 Needs to improve Provides an unclear summary of topic and includes no summary of opinion.	Incomplete No Summary
Mechanics	4 Excellent No spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation mistakes. You really did an incredible job proofreading.	3 good 1-3 errors in spelling, grammar, puncuation, or capitalization. You could have checked a bit closer.	2 ok 4-5 errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation. Don't be afraid to double check your work and consult a dictionary.	1 Needs to improve Six or more errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.	Incomplete Paper is difficult to read and comprehend due to the number of mechanical errors. Be sure to reread to someone and ask for proofreading help.

Keywords:

opinion , thesis statement,view point

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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