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iRubric: Opinion/Persuasive Paragraph - 3rd Grade rubric

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Opinion/Persuasive Paragraph - 3rd Grade Opinion/Persuasive Paragraph - 3rd Grade Rubric Code: TX25C9B By AngieZK Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive/Opinion
	Needs Improvement! 1 pts	Almost There! 2 pts	You're "Write" On! 3 pts	Expert! 4 pts
Purpose	Needs Improvement! Writer attempts to identify a topic but opinion is unclear.	Almost There! Writer states a topic but opinion may not be relevant to the topic.	You're "Write" On! Writer clearly identifies topic and opinion is clearly stated.	Expert! Writer explains something more about the topic and a connection is made between topic and idea.
Organization	Needs Improvement! Writer attempts an introduction, body, and conclusion but one or more parts is missing.	Almost There! Writer has an introduction, body, and conclusion but is unclear.	You're "Write" On! Writer has an introduction, body, and conclusion that supports the opinion.	Expert! Writer has an introduction, body, and conclusion that supports opinion and uses trasitions appropiately to connect ideas. (e.g. because, since, and, also, for example)
Details/Elaboration	Needs Improvement! Writer does not provide details to drawings or writing which may be random and unclear.	Almost There! Writer's drawings and ideas may not fully be clear and details do not fully support the opinion.	You're "Write" On! Writer's drawings and writing include relevant and descriptive details, facts, or elaboration that support the opinion or reasons.	Expert! Writer uses a variety of: relevant details, examples, and quotes that support their opinion.
Voice and Tone	Needs Improvement! Writer uses basic, incorrect, or below grade-level vocabulary.	Almost There! Writer's vocabulary has minor errors. Writer uses simple complete sentences.	You're "Write" On! Writer uses appropiate use of vocabulary. Writer uses some variety of sentence types (statement, question, exclamation).	Expert! Writer chooses words and phrases for effect. Writer uses a variety of sentences (simple, compund, with prepositional phrases).
Conventions of Standard English	Needs Improvement! Writer uses below grade-level basic mechanics with frequent errors.	Almost There! Writer edits with support from peers or adults. Writer uses grade-appropiate basic mechanics and word use with some errors.	You're "Write" On! Writer edits with support from peers or adults. Writer has minor errors that do not interfere with reader's understanding.	Expert! Writer edits with support from peers or adults. Writer has few or no errors in grammar, word usage, or mechanics as appropiate to grade.