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Opinion Piece
Opinion Piece
Students are to form an opinion and justify with persuasive arguments.
Rubric Code:
R24925W
By
allisoncrickmor
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Persuasive Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Very Good
3 pts
Average
2 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Inroduction
Excellent
The opinion piece begins with a strong, clear introduction. The reader is hooked and definitely wants to continue.
Very Good
The opinion piece begins with a clear introduction. The reader is engaged and wants to continue reading.
Average
The introduction is somewhat clear. The reader may want to continue reading.
Needs Improvement
The opinion piece does not begin with a clear introduction. The reader is not engaged to continue.
Organization
Excellent
Organizational pattern fits the topic and purpose. Effective organizational pattern. Smooth transitions evident throughout.
Very Good
Organizational pattern fits the topic and purpose. Transitions are sometimes present and adequately connect ideas.
Average
Organizational pattern does not match the task. Lack of order makes it difficult to follow.
Needs Improvement
Text is a disjointed collection of random thoughts. No paragraphs evident.
Idea Development
Excellent
Student thoroughly presents and supports their opinion using examples and details.
Very Good
Student capably supports and presents their opinion using some examples and details.
Average
Student partially presents and supports their opinion using few examples and details.
Needs Improvement
Student presents and supports their opinion in limited ways.
Conclusion
Excellent
The conclusion of this essay is strong. It reminds the reader what was being proven. It is likely to persuade the reader.
Very Good
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and clearly wraps up the topic.
Average
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and generally wraps up the topic.
Needs Improvement
Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic.
Conventions
Excellent
Spelling and grammar is correct. A variety of sentence types are used.
Very Good
Few Spelling and grammar mistakes. Some variety of sentence types are used.
Average
Some spelling and grammar mistakes. Few sentence types are used.
Needs Improvement
Several spelling and grammar mistakes. Limited use of sentence types.
Persuasive techniques
Excellent
Definite contention supported by persuasive techniques
Very Good
A contention is present. Some persuasive words and techniques used.
Average
A contention is present but not clear. Word use is routine and ordinary. Vocabulary is somewhat limited. Uses some persuasive words.
Needs Improvement
No real contention. Words are used incorrectly. Lots of repetition and vocabulary is limited. Very few persuasive word/techniques - more informative than persuasive.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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