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Opinion Composition - Junior English 
Opinion Paragraph
Rubric Code: WX825B6
By SVandop
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Opinion Paragraph
  Developing

1 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Meeting Expectations

3 pts

Exceeding Expectations

4 pts

Thesis Sentence

Developing

Thesis/opinion is not stated.
Approaching Expectations

Thesis is not stated in a complete sentence, but does express an opinion.
Meeting Expectations

Thesis sentence is stated in a complete sentence and expresses an opinion about the topic in a straightforward manner.
Exceeding Expectations

Thesis sentence is stated in a complete sentence and fully expresses an opinion about the topic in an engaging manner.
Supporting Opinions and Reasons

Developing

Contains no supporting opinions and no specific reasons to support opinions.
Approaching Expectations

Contains few supporting opinions and few specific reasons/examples to support opinions.
Meeting Expectations

Contains some supporting opinions and some specific reasons to support opinions.
Exceeding Expectations

Contains sufficient supporting opinions and specific reasons to support opinions. Direct Quotations are used effectively.
Organization/Structure

Developing

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Approaching Expectations

Organization is largely clear. Missing a part of the formal composition structure. Some transitions are present.
Meeting Expectations

Intro/Body/Conclusion are present. Logical progression of details. Transitions present, however do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exceeding Expectations

Logical progression of details. Transitions are appropriate and used effectively.
Capitalization and Punctuation

Developing

More than 5 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.
Approaching Expectations

4-5 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.
Meeting Expectations

3 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation but the paragraph is still easy to read.
Exceeding Expectations

1-2 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation so the paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.
Mechanics

Developing

More than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the paragraph.
Past tense is used.
Point of view may change from first and third person.
Vocab is largely casual and misused.
Approaching Expectations

4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the paragraph.
Past tense is used.
Point of view may change between first and third person.
Vocab may be casual and some misuse may be evident.
Meeting Expectations

3 errors in grammar or spelling.
Past tense is used occasionally.
Point of view is consistent.
Vocab is formal and straightforward.
Exceeding Expectations

1-2 errors in grammar or spelling.
Maintained present tense throughout.
Third person point of view is used to maintain formality.
Vocab is sophisticated and appropriate.




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