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3 Paragraph Opinion Writing 
5 Paragraph Opinion Writing
Rubric Code: T25X299
By hegsmars
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Re-Do/Correct

2 pts

Neatness
3 pts

Paper is written neatly and is easy to read.
Excellent

Paper has a name on it. All printing is neat with letters showing proper formation. Words are evenly spaced.
Good
Fair
Re-Do/Correct
Introductory Paragraph
4 pts

Start with a topic sentence stating your opinion. Introduce your reasons.
Excellent

4 pts = Includes all elements of an introductory paragraph
Good

3 = Includes most of the elements of an introductory paragraph
Fair

2 pts = only includes an opinion with one reason
Re-Do/Correct

0 pts = paragraph only states an opinion
Body Paragraph
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with

meaningful details and explanations.
Excellent

4 pts = Topic sentence states the reason. Explanation of reasons is given or an example is provided that helps the reader understand the writer's viewpoint.
Good

3 pts = Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
Fair

2 pts = Includes only 1 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
Re-Do/Correct

0 - Incomplete
Concluding Paragraph
4 pts

The paragraph must stay focused on main idea.
Excellent

4 pts = Restates the prompt. Restates main reasons. Closing sentence wraps up the essay.
Good

3 pts. - Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
Fair

2 pts = Includes only 1 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
Re-Do/Correct

0 - Incomplete
Capitalization & punctuation
4 pts

Capital letters, commas and periods are used according to grammar rules.
Excellent

4 pts = No errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Good

3 pts = 1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Fair

1 pts = 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Re-Do/Correct

0 pts =5 or more errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Spelling
4 pts

Words are spelled correctly.
Excellent

4 pts = No spelling errors.
Good

3 pts = 1-3 spelling errors.
Fair

1 pts = 4-5 spelling errors.
Re-Do/Correct

0 pts = More than 5 spelling errors.
Indenting
3 pts

Proper spacing used throughout the paper, following grammar rule.
Excellent

3 pts. All paragraphs are indented.
Good

2 pts. 3 - 4 paragraphs are indented.
Fair

1 pts = only 1 - 2 paragraphs are indented
Re-Do/Correct

0 pts =no paragraphs are indented.



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  • LC - Opinion 4th grade -

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