iRubric: CCSS-Opinion Piece on Informational Topic rubric

Tries to identify a topic but doesn't have an opinion, there is more than one topic or the topic is confusing to the reader

Has a topic and an opinion, but the writing doesn't always stay on the topic

The topic is clearly stated.
The opinion about the topic is clearly stated

Explains something more about the topic or a connection is made between the topic and broader ideas

No details provided or tries to add details to writing which may be untrue or unimportant

Some details are added in writing with support from peers or adults

Ideas may not be fully elaborated or details may be not enough to support opinion

Writing includes important and descriptive details, facts, or elaboration that support the opinion or reasons

Details are explained, not simply listed

Elaborates using a variety of important details, examples, quotes, etc. to support opinion or explain reasons

May use figurative language (example-imagery, simile, exaggeration)

Mostly uses basic, incorrect, or below grade level vocabulary when writing

Vocabulary has a few errors

Writes simple complete sentences

Appropriate use of vocabulary (nouns, verbs, plurals, adjectives, etc.)

Uses some variety of sentence types (statement, question, exclamation)

Chooses words and phrases for effect (example-precise, concrete, or sensory vocabulary)

Uses variety of sentences (simple, compound, with prepositional phrases)