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opinion essay: lifeskills for a character opinion essay it shows how to write an opinion essay about...lifeskills that a character from Fire from the Rock is displaying Rubric Code: P9A6CB By momno1mcm Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

essay how to write an opinion essay
	4 Excellent 4 pts	3 good 3 pts	2 ok 2 pts	1 Needs to improve 1 pts
Introduction Introduction Paragraph 1	4 Excellent Introduction of the the topic and your opinions are very clear and concise. Provides relevant background of the subject.	3 good Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are mostly clear and concise. Provides some relevant background of the subject.	2 ok Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are unclear and choppy. Provides no relevant background of the subject.	1 Needs to improve Introduction of the topic but not your personal opinion. NO background of the subject.
Main body 1	4 Excellent Gave three or more reasons for your opinion on your topic. Clear topic sentences supported by at least three details or examples.<BR> Used three or more transitions in each paragraph.	3 good Gave at least two reasons for your opinion on the topic. Somewhat clear topic sentence supported with 2-3 examples or details. Used two transitions in each paragraph.	2 ok Gave a reason for your opinion on the topic with one reason and no examples. Used one transition in each paragraph.	1 Needs to improve Does not give a clear opinion and doesn't support viewpoint with relevant reasons. Uses one or two transitions within the three paragraphs.
Conclusion	4 Excellent Summarized and restated opinion and topic using rich vocabulary. Gave a clear call to action.	3 good Summarized and restated opinion and topic using basic vocabulary. Gave a basic call to action.	2 ok Provided a basic summary of topic but included no summary of opinion or call to action.	1 Needs to improve Provided an unclear summary of topic and included no summary of opinion or call to action.
Mechanics	4 Excellent One to three errors in spelling, grammar, puncuation, or capitalization. You could have checked a bit closer.	3 good Four to six errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation. Don't be afraid to double check your work and consult a dictionary.	2 ok Seven to nine errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.	1 Needs to improve Ten or more errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, or puncuation that really distract from the content of the paper. Take your time.