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Opinion Paper Opinion Paper Rubric Code: W225C57 By KellyHarvey Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Health Type: Reflection Grade Levels: 9-12

Opinion Paper
	Exceeds Standards (N/A)	Meets Standards (N/A)	Approaching Standards (N/A)	Below Standards (N/A)	Does Not Attempt/Demonstrate (N/A)
Format 75 pts	Exceeds Standards Writing is clearly organized into 5 or more paragraphs. - introduction - body 1, 2, and 3 - conclusion Transitions are used well to tie the essay together smoothly.	Meets Standards Writing is organized into 4-5 paragraphs. Transitions are used to tie the paragraphs together.	Approaching Standards Writing is organized into 2-3 paragraphs. Missing one or two elements of the essay. Transitions are rarely used or are formulaic.	Below Standards Writing is not organized into paragraphs. Transitions are not used.	Does Not Attempt/Demonstrate Does not demonstrate
Support 25 pts	Exceeds Standards Opinion is supported by many specific details from the text.	Meets Standards Opinion is supported by some details from the text.	Approaching Standards Mostly summarizes or gives support to both sides instead of opinion. No textual support.	Below Standards Only summarizes and fails to give opinion.	Does Not Attempt/Demonstrate Does not demonstrate
Conventions 25 pts	Exceeds Standards No errors.	Meets Standards Few errors. Errors do not interfere with understanding.	Approaching Standards Many errors. Overall essay is still understood.	Below Standards Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation and contains numerous errors. Errors interfere with understanding.	Does Not Attempt/Demonstrate Does not demonstrate
Ideas/Content 175 pts	Exceeds Standards The writing – - is a tightly focused response - skillfully develops the opinion and addresses counterclaims fairly - clearly demonstrates writer's personal voice	Meets Standards The writing – - is a focused response - develops the opinion and addresses counterclaims fairly - demonstrates author's voice	Approaching Standards The writing – - has an inconsistent focus - inconsistently develops develops the opinion and/or may not address counterclaims - Authors voice lacking	Below Standards The writing – - attempts to address the writing task but lacks focus - attempts to establish an opinion but is unclear - Author's voice not present or unreadable	Does Not Attempt/Demonstrate Does not demonstrate