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Opinion Writing

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

Rubric Code: RX885AA

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Who do you believe?
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts	0 0 pts
Did you introduce the topic?	4 Yes, I provided a clear topic sentence in my introduction and listed three reasons to support my opinion	3 Yes, I provided a topic sentence in my introduction and listed three reasons to support my opinion.	2 Well, I somewhat provided a topic sentence but it wasn't clearly stated. I listed 1 or 2 reasons to support my opinion.	1 No, I did not provide a topic sentence. I listed one reason (or none at all) to support my opinion.	0 Did not turn in.
Did you develop your reasons?	4 Yes, I clearly supplied 3 reasons and 3 supporting details from the text to support my opinion.	3 Yes, I supplied 3 reasons and 2 supporting details from the text to support my opinion.	2 Well, I supplied 2 reasons and 1-2 supporting details from the text to support my opinion.	1 No, I did not supply any reasons or supporting details from the text to support my opinion.	0 Did not turn in.
Did you organize your ideas well?	4 Yes, I created an organizational structure that includes a strong introduction and lists my reasons, using clear transitions and a focused closure.	3 Yes, I created an organizational structure that includes an introduction and lists my reasons, using some transitions and a closure.	2 Well, I somewhat created an organizational structure, but I need more help with transitions and concluding thoughts.	1 No, I did not create an organizational structure at all. I did not provide transitions or concluding thoughts.	0 Did not turn in.
Did you use Linking words?	4 Yes, I used MANY linking words and phrases to connect opinions and reasons (because, therefore, since, for example, etc).	3 Yes, I used SEVERAL linking words and phrases to connect opinions and reasons (because, therefore, since, for example, etc).	2 Well, I used SOME linking words and phrases to connect opinions and reasons.	1 No, I did not use any linking words and phrases to connect opinions and reasons.	0 Did not turn in
Mechanics and Grammar	4 I made no errors in grade-appropriate conventions (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling) and grammar (complete sentences).	3 I made little to no errors in grade-appropriate conventions (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling) and grammar (complete sentences).	2 Well, I made several errors in grade-appropriate conventions (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling) and grammar (complete sentences).	1 I did not follow proper mechanics and made too many errors making my assignment difficult to read.	0 Did not turn in

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English

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Writing

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