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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: Y2WB5A7

By tfillmore

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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
Did you introduce the topic?	4 I provided a clear topic sentence that states my opinion on the topic.	3 I provided a topic sentence but it wasn't clearly stated.	2 No, I did not provide a topic sentence.	1
Did you develop your reasons?	4 I supplied multiple supporting details from the lesson to support my opinion.	3 I supplied one supporting details from the lesson to support my opinion.	2 I did not supply any supporting details from the lesson to support my opinion.	1
Did you organize your ideas well?	4 I created an organizational structure that includes a strong introduction and lists my reasons, using clear transitions and a focused closure.	3 I somewhat created an organizational structure, but I need more help with transitions and concluding thoughts.	2 No, I did not create an organizational structure at all. I did not provide transitions or concluding thoughts.	1
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 Well, I used SOME linking words and phrases to connect opinions and reasons.	2 No, I did not use any linking words and phrases to connect opinions and reasons.	1
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