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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: CX99B38
By aboyles13
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Introductory Paragraph
4 pts

Restate the prompt stating your opinion. Introduce your reasons. Closing sentence
4

Includes all elements of an introductory paragraph
3

Includes most of the elements of an introductory paragraph
2

has either rough draft or outline for paper
0

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.
4

Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
3

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
2

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
0

Incomplete
Body Paragraph 2
4 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
4

Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
3

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
2

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
0

Incomplete
Body Paragraph 3
1 pts

The body of the paragraph supports the topic sentence with meaningful details and explanations.
4

Topic sentence answers the question. Text evidence is cited. Explanation of reasons. Concluding sentence wraps up the ideas.
3

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
2

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
0

Incomplete
Concluding Paragraph
4 pts

The paragraph must stay focused on main idea.
4

Restates the prompt. Restates main ideas of body paragraphs. Closing sentence wraps up the essay.
3

Includes most of the elements of a pt. 4 paragraph with only 1 of the elements missing.
2

Includes only 1 or 2 of the elements of a complete 4 pt. paragraph.
0

Incomplete
Transitions
3 pts

presents a clear and coherent writing, which includes transitions for every reason, quote, and paragraph
4

Each body paragraph begins with an appropriate transition.
3

2 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions
2

1 of the body paragraphs begin with appropriate transitions
0

Incomplete
Conventions and Style
Capitalization & punctuation
4 pts

Capital letters, commas and periods are used according to grammar rules.
4

No errors in capitalization and punctuation.
3

1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
2

3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
0

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

Proper spacing used throughout the paper, following grammar rule.
4

All paragraphs are indented.
3

3 - 4 paragraphs are indented.
2

only 1 - 2 paragraphs are indented
0

no paragraphs are indented.



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