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Opinion Piece

Students are to form an opinion and justify with persuasive arguments.

Rubric Code: ZX2237A

By clarke21

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Opinion Piece
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Inroduction	Level 4 The piece begins with a strong, clear introduction. The reader is hooked and definitely wants to continue.	Level 3 The piece begins with a clear introduction. The reader is engaged and wants to continue reading.	Level 2 The introduction. is somewhat clear. The reader may want to continue reading.	Level 1 The piece does not begin with a clear introduction. The reader is not engaged to continue.
Organization	Level 4 Organizational pattern fits the topic and purpose. Effective organizational pattern. Smooth transitions evident throughout.	Level 3 Organizational pattern fits the topic and purpose. Transitions are sometimes present and adequately connect ideas.	Level 2 Organizational pattern does not match the task. Lack of order makes it difficult to follow.	Level 1 Text is a disjointed collection of random thoughts. No paragraphs evident.
Idea Development	Level 4 Student thoroughly presents and supports their opinion using examples and details.	Level 3 Student capably supports and presents their opinion using some examples and details.	Level 2 Student partially presents and supports their opinion using few examples and details.	Level 1 Student presents and supports their opinion in limited ways.
Conclusion	Level 4 The conclusion of this piece is strong. It reminds the reader what was being proven. It is likely to persuade the reader.	Level 3 Conclusion contains a concluding statement and clearly wraps up the topic.	Level 2 Conclusion contains a concluding statement and generally wraps up the topic.	Level 1 Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic.
Conventions	Level 4 Spelling and grammar is correct. A variety of sentence types are used.	Level 3 Few Spelling and grammar mistakes. Some variety of sentence types are used.	Level 2 Some spelling and grammar mistakes. Few sentence types are used.	Level 1 Several spelling and grammar mistakes. Limited use of sentence types.
Word Choice	Level 4 Phrasing and word use is interesting, appropriate, descriptive, and unique. Words help the reader create a mental picture.	Level 3 Phrasing and word use is original. Appropriate use of descriptive words.	Level 2 Word use is routine and ordinary. Vocabulary is somewhat limited. Uses some descriptive words.	Level 1 Words are used incorrectly. Lots of repetition and vocabulary is limited. Very few descriptive words.