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Opinion Essay 
Opinion Essay
Rubric Code: LXXC572
By NormanBaker
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric MY OPINION ESSAY
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Opening Paragraph

Does my opening paragraph have an attention grabber?
3

I have a strong "hook" or attention grabber in my opening paragraph.
(Could be a strong statement or question.)
2

My opening paragraph is not very interesting or attention grabbing.
1

I did not have an attention grabber in my opening paragraph.
Opinion Statement

Can my reader understand my opinion?
3

My opinion is clearly stated and easy to understand.
2

My opinion is not very clear or doesn't make sense.
1

My opinion is not given.
Reasons Given

Did I write the reasons why I feel the way I do?
3

I included at least 3 exact, important and clear reasons why I feel the way I do about the topic. I did not write any unimportant reasons.
2

I included only 1 or 2 exact, important and clear reasons why I feel the way I do about the topic.
1

My reasons were general, unclear or unimportant.
Reason Paragraphs

Did I write a separate paragraph to explain each of my reasons?
3

I wrote a separate paragraph for each reason that I gave.
2

I put reasons into paragraphs but did write separate paragraphs for each reason.
1

I put all my reasons into 1 paragraph.
Clear Details/Examples

Did the details or examples I gave help the reader to easily form a picture in his or her mind?
3

I gave 3 details details/examples for each reason. They are different from each other and clearly written so that the reader can easily form a picture in his/her mind.
2

I gave at least 2 details/examples for each reason. Most are clearly written and different from each other.
1

I have less than 2 details/examples for each reason. My details are unclear and very similar to each other.
Transitions

Did I include transition words or phrases at the beginning of each paragraph?
3

I included a transition word or phrase for each reason paragraph and closing paragraph that make sense and move the essay forward.
2

I did not include a transition word or phrase in a paragraph or included one that does not make sense.
1

I am missing 2 or more transition words or phrases or they do not make sense.
Linking words

Did I include linking words to connect my reasons and details/examples?
3

I include at least 1 linking word in each of my reason paragraphs that makes sense and adds to the essay by connecting my thoughts.
2

I am missing a linking word in my reason paragraphs or the linking words do not make sense.
1

I am missing more than one linking word or the linking words do not make sense. They may be placed in an incorrect place.
Closing Opinion

Did I restate my opinion?
3

My closing paragraph restates my opinion and leaves the reader with something to think about.
2

My closing paragraph restates my opinion but does not make sense or does not leave the reader with something to think about.
1

I do not have a closing paragraph or did not restate my opinion and did not leave the reader with something to think about.




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