iRubric: Opinon Essay rubric

- Paragraph states strong
opinion statement
- Smooth Transitions
- Strong details supporting opinion
- Strong vocabulary and bolded - verity of sentence structures
- Answers assigned questions

- Paragraph states weak opinion statement
- has somewhat smooth transitions
- Not enough vocabulary or not bolded

- Paragraph states unclear opinion statement
- unclear transitions
- confusing details to support opinion
- Misused vocabulary or not bolded

- Paragraph states no opinion statement
- No transitions
- No details supporting opinion
- No use of vocabulary or not bolded

- essay has few and minor mechanical errors
- proofread carefully to catch errors or work with a peer editor to help catch simple errors

- essay has some mistakes and/or spelling errors but errors do not detract from the writer's message
- proofread and use tools (e.g. a dictionary) to help identify error and work with peer editor to build awareness of spelling and grammar mistakes

- essay has many mistakes and/or spelling errors
-revision is needed to improve flow of language and improve communication
-conference with a peer or with and adult to correct spelling and grammar mistakes and help with sentence structure
- use tools (e.g./ dictionary) to correct spelling

-essay has spelling and grammar errors that interfere with the writers ability to create meaning
-needs to be edited and revised extensively
-work directly with teacher or adult to correct spelling errors and to learn correct grammar usage and sentence structure
-develop a work bank of common words that you can consult to improve spelling