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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

Powered by iRubric 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.




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