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Opinion Paragraph Opinion Paragraph Rubric Code: YX5997C By MsJonesDHH Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Opinion Paragraph
	Below Basic 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Topic Sentence	Below Basic Topic/opinion is not stated.	Basic Topic is not stated in a complete sentence, but does express an opinion.	Proficient Topic sentence is stated in a complete sentence and somewhat expresses an opinion about the topic.	Advanced Topic sentence is stated in a complete sentence and fully expresses an opinion about the topic.
Supporting Opinions and Reasons	Below Basic Contains no supporting opinions and no specific reasons to support opinions.	Basic Contains few supporting opinions and few specific reasons from the text to support opinions.	Proficient Contains some supporting opinions and some specific reasons from the text to support opinions.	Advanced Contains sufficient supporting opinions and specific reasons from the text to support opinions.
Organization/Structure	Below Basic No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.	Basic Contains a topic sentence and supporting details. Transitions or concluding sentence are missing.	Proficient Contains a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence. Some transitions are present.	Advanced Contains a topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion. Logical progression of details. Transitions are appropriate and used effectively.
Mechanics	Below Basic More than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the paragraph.	Basic 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the paragraph.	Proficient 3 errors in grammar or spelling.	Advanced 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling.