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5 Paragraph Opinion Essay 
4 Paragraph Opinion Essay
Students form an opinion and write 5 paragraphs explaining both sides of the issue and make a compelling case as to why why their opinion is the right one, with facts from the text to help support their opinion, if relevant.
Rubric Code: UXCA2B7
By elizbob
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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5 Paragraph Opinion Essay
  Meets Grade Level

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Progressing to Grade Level

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Does not meet expectations

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Incomplete

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Name
3 pts

Meets Grade Level

3 pts = Paper has Name and Date
Progressing to Grade Level

2 pts. Name only
Does not meet expectations
Incomplete

0 pts = Paper doesn't have name or date
Introductory Paragraph
5 pts

Contains a hook, transitions to the topic, summarizes the issue, end with a Thesis statement.
Meets Grade Level

5 pts = Includes all elements of an introductory paragraph
Progressing to Grade Level

3 = Includes most of the elements of an introductory paragraph
Does not meet expectations

2 pts = has either rough draft or outline for paper
Incomplete

0 pts = doesn't have rough draft or outline.
Body Paragraph 1 "Pro"
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
Meets Grade Level

4 pts = Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
Progressing to Grade Level

3 pts = Includes most of the elements of a 4 pt. paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
Does not meet expectations

2 pts = Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
Incomplete

0 - Incomplete
Body Paragraph 2 "Con"
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
Meets Grade Level

4 pts = Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
Progressing to Grade Level

3 pts = Includes most of the elements of a 4 pt. paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
Does not meet expectations

2 pts = Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
Incomplete

0 - Incomplete
My opinion
5 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
Meets Grade Level
Progressing to Grade Level
Does not meet expectations
Incomplete
Concluding Paragraph
4 pts

The paragraph must stay focused on main idea. Ends with a strong sentence.
Meets Grade Level

4 pts = Restates the prompt. Restates main ideas of body paragraphs. Closing sentence wraps up the essay.
Progressing to Grade Level

3 pts. - Includes most of the elements of a 4 pt. paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
Does not meet expectations

2 pts = Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
Incomplete

0 - Incomplete
Transitions
3 pts

presents a clear and coherent writing, which includes transitions for every reason, quote, and paragraph
Meets Grade Level

3 pts. - Each body paragraph begins with an appropriate transition.
Progressing to Grade Level

2 pts. - 1 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions
Does not meet expectations
Incomplete

0 - Incomplete
Conventions and Style
Capitalization & punctuation
4 pts

Capital letters, commas and periods are used according to grammar rules.
Meets Grade Level

4 pts = No errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Progressing to Grade Level

3 pts = 1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Does not meet expectations

1 pts = 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Incomplete

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

Words are to be spelled correctly.
Meets Grade Level

4 pts = No spelling errors.
Progressing to Grade Level

3 pts = 1-3 spelling errors.
Does not meet expectations

1 pts = 4-5 spelling errors.
Incomplete

0 pts = More than 5 spelling errors.
Use of Advanced Writing Techniques
4 pts

Uses descriptive vocabulary, idioms, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, or other writing tools
Meets Grade Level

4 pts. Uses 3 or more
Progressing to Grade Level

3 pts. Uses 2
Does not meet expectations

2 pts. Uses 1
Incomplete

0 pts. Uses none
Indenting
3 pts

Proper spacing used throughout the paper, following grammar rule.
Meets Grade Level

3 pts. All paragraphs are indented.
Progressing to Grade Level

2 pts. 3 - 4 paragraphs are indented.
Does not meet expectations

1 pts = only 1 - 2 paragraphs are indented
Incomplete

0 pts =no paragraphs are indented.




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