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opinion essay opinion essay Students read an article and wrote an opinion essay besed on the informatino given in the article. Rubric Code: QXWWCX9 By Hecate Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Essay CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons
	4 Excellent 4 pts	3 good 3 pts	2 Fair 2 pts	1 Poor 1 pts
Introduction Introduction	4 Excellent Introduction of the the topic and your opinions are very clear and concise. Provides relevant attention grabber on the subject.	3 good Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are mostly clear and concise.	2 Fair Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are unclear and choppy. Provides no relevant background of the subject.	1 Poor Introduction of the topic but not your personal opinion. NO background of the subject. (thesis statement)
Main body 2 paragraphs	4 Excellent Gave two reasons for your opinion on the topic. Clear topic sentences supported by at least three details or examples. Used transitions in each paragraph.	3 good Gave at least two reasons for your opinion on the topic. Somewhat clear topic sentence supported with 2-3 examples or details.	2 Fair Gave a reason for your opinion on the topic with one reason and no examples.	1 Poor Does not give a clear opinion and doesn't support viewpoint with relevant reasons. Uses one or two transitions within the three paragraphs.
Conclusion	4 Excellent Summarized and restated opinion and topic using rich vocabulary. Gave a clear call to action.	3 good Summarized and restated opinion and topic using basic vocabulary.	2 Fair Provided a basic summary of topic but included no summary of opinion or call to action.	1 Poor Provided an unclear summary of topic and included no summary of opinion or call to action.
Mechanics	4 Excellent One to three errors in spelling, grammar, puncuation, or capitalization. You could have checked a bit closer.	3 good Four to six errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation. Don't be afraid to double check your work and consult a dictionary.	2 Fair Seven to nine errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.	1 Poor Ten or more errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.