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Paragraph Opinion Writing 
Paragraph Opinion Writing
Students form and opinion and write 3 paragraphs explaining why their opinion is the right one, with quotes to help support their opinion.
Rubric Code: J234CXC
By halasleiman
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  beginner

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developing

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competent

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exemplary

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Introductory Paragraph
4 pts

Restate the prompt stating your opinion. Introduce your reasons. Closing sentence
beginner

Includes all elements of an introductory paragraph
developing

Includes most of the elements of an introductory paragraph
competent

has either rough draft or outline for paper
exemplary

doesn't have rough draft or outline.
Body Paragraph 1
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
beginner

Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
developing

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
competent

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
exemplary

Incomplete
Body Paragraph 2
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
beginner

Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
developing

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
competent

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
exemplary

Incomplete
Concluding Paragraph
4 pts

The paragraph must stay focused on main idea.
beginner

Restates the prompt. Restates main ideas of body paragraphs. Closing sentence wraps up the essay.
developing

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
competent

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
exemplary

Incomplete
Transitions
3 pts

presents a clear and coherent writing, which includes transitions for every reason, quote, and paragraph
beginner

Each body paragraph begins with an appropriate transition.
developing

2 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions
competent

1 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions
exemplary

Incomplete
Conventions and Style
Capitalization & punctuation
4 pts

Capital letters, commas and periods are used according to grammar rules.
beginner

No errors in capitalization and punctuation.
developing

1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
competent

3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
exemplary

5 or more errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Indenting
3 pts

Proper spacing used throughout the paper, following grammar rule.
beginner

All paragraphs are indented.
developing

3 - 4 paragraphs are indented.
competent

only 1 - 2 paragraphs are indented
exemplary

no paragraphs are indented.



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  • LC - Opinion 4th grade -

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