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OPINION WRITING 
Essential Question: In my opinion, which makes a better pet - a cat or a dog?
Rubric Code: BXXCXC7
By imnangel8585
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

FORMAT

Poor

Lacks an introduction or conclusion. Ideas do not flow throughout paragraphs. Does not contain at least three paragraphs.
Fair

Has an introduction and conclusion. Uses at least three paragraphs. Most ideas flow throughout paragraphs.
Good

Has a strong introduction and conclusion. Groups ideas into at least three well formed paragraphs.
Excellent

Has a strong, well formed introduction and conclusion. Groups ideas into at least three well formed paragraphs using transitional words and statements.
CONTENT

Poor

Does not state an opinion/claim in a focus/thesis statement that is easy to identify. Does not follow their statement throughout the essay.
Fair

Somewhat states an opinion/claim in a focus/thesis statement that is somewhat easy to identify. Follows their statement throughout most of the essay.
Good

Clearly states an opinion/claim in a focus/thesis statement that is easy to identify. Follows their statement throughout the essay.
Excellent

Clearly states an opinion/claim in a focus/thesis statement that is easy to identify and well written. Follows their statement throughout the essay without wavering.
SUPPORT OF OPINION

Poor

Uses no or very little general evidence from the text(s) to support opinion and explain thinking. Most information is from writer's mind, not factual evidence.
Fair

Uses general evidence from the text(s) to support opinion and explain thinking.
Good

Uses specific evidence from the text(s) to support opinion and explain thinking.
Excellent

Uses specific evidence from the text(s) to support opinion and explain thinking. Uses statistics and factual information to further support opinion.
MECHANICS/GRAMMAR

Poor

Many errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, that greatly interfere with meaning. Uses little to no precise language and linking words to connect ideas.
Fair

Many errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, that somewhat interfere with meaning. Uses few precise language and linking words to connect ideas.
Good

Some errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, but they do not interfere with meaning. Uses some precise language and linking words to connect ideas.
Excellent

Little or no errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, but they do not interfere with meaning.
Uses precise language and linking words to connect ideas.




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