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Opinion Writing Opinion Writing Opinion Paragraph on one topic, include a sentence showing the students opinion, 3 reasons to support it and a conclusion sentence that restates the opinion. Rubric Code: KX4642W By zbryant Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Essay
	Exceeds Standard 4 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Nearly Meets Standard 2 pts	Does Not Meet Standard 1 pts
Introduction/Focus -Clear opinion stated -Hook used	Exceeds Standard Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion with a unique and engaging hook in both the introduction and conclusion. Type of hook in introduction is different than the hook in conclusion.	Meets Standard States a personal opinion with a hook in both the introduction and conclusion.	Nearly Meets Standard States a personal opinion, but missing a hook in either the introduction or conclusion.	Does Not Meet Standard Personal opinion is not stated. Hooks are not present. The issue to be addressed is not stated.
Reasons / Support -3 reasons with examples for each reason	Exceeds Standard Includes 3 reasons with at least 1 paragraph for each type of persuasion (ethos, pathos, and logos), and at least 1 example for each. Also includes 1 argument from the other side and a counter-argument.	Meets Standard Includes 3 reasons with at least 1 paragraph for each type of persuasion (ethos, pathos, and logos), and at least 1 example for each.	Nearly Meets Standard Includes 1-2 reasons with at least 1 paragraph for each type of persuasion (ethos, pathos, and logos), and at least 1 example for each.	Does Not Meet Standard No reasons or examples have been included.
Organization -5 paragraphs	Exceeds Standard There are 5 paragraphs: an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The thought process is extremely clear and the paper flows well from one paragraph to the next.	Meets Standard There are 5 paragraphs: an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.	Nearly Meets Standard The paper is missing one of the following: introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, or conclusion paragraph.	Does Not Meet Standard The paper is missing two of the following: introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, or conclusion paragraph.
Mechanics and Grammar -Punctuation -Spelling -Grammar	Exceeds Standard Contains 0-5 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.	Meets Standard Contains 6-10 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.	Nearly Meets Standard Contains 11-15 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.	Does Not Meet Standard Contains 16+ punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.