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Opinion Essay opinion essay Rubric Code: HC73X9 By Bmiciotta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Essay
	4 Exceeds Standards (N/A)	3 Meets Standards (N/A)	2 Approaching Standards (N/A)	1 Below Standards (N/A)
Introduction	4 Exceeds Standards Introduction of the the topic and your opinions are very clear and concise. Provides relevant background of the subject.	3 Meets Standards Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are mostly clear and concise. Provides some relevant background of the subject.	2 Approaching Standards Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are unclear and choppy. Provides no relevant background of the subject.	1 Below Standards Introduction of the topic but not your personal opinion. NO background of the subject.
Main body	4 Exceeds Standards Included three or more reasons for your opinion on your topic. Clear topic sentences supported by at least three details or examples.	3 Meets Standards Included at least two reasons for your opinion on the topic. Somewhat clear topic sentence supported with 2-3 examples or details.	2 Approaching Standards Included a reason for your opinion on the topic with one reason and no examples.	1 Below Standards Does not give a clear opinion and doesn't support viewpoint with relevant reasons.
Conclusion	4 Exceeds Standards Summarized and restated opinion and topic using rich vocabulary.	3 Meets Standards Summarized and restated opinion and topic using basic vocabulary.	2 Approaching Standards Provided a basic summary of topic but included no summary of opinion.	1 Below Standards Provided an unclear summary of topic and included no summary of opinion.
Conventions	4 Exceeds Standards Few errors in spelling, grammar, puncuation, or capitalization.	3 Meets Standards Some errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or punctuation.	2 Approaching Standards Some to many errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the essay.	1 Below Standards Several errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the essay.