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OPINION WRITING using OREO OPINION WRITING using OREO Rubric Code: V238W36 By jmcatz Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Opinion Writing
	Nice try 1 pts	Getting better 2 pts	Good Job 3 pts	Excellent Work 4 pts
INTRO/CONCLUSION W/ OPINION; FORMAT	Nice try Lacks an introduction or conclusion with an opinion. Ideas do not flow throughout paragraphs. Does not contain at least three paragraphs.	Getting better Has an introduction or a conclusion with an opinion. Uses at least three paragraphs. Most ideas flow throughout paragraphs.	Good Job Has a strong introduction and/or conclusion with an opinion. Groups ideas into at least three well formed paragraphs.	Excellent Work Has a strong introduction and conclusion with an opinion. Groups ideas into at least three well formed paragraphs using transitional words and statements.
REASONS	Nice try Does not state any reasons that is easy to identify. Does not follow their opinion throughout the essay.	Getting better Somewhat states a reason(s) that is easy to identify. Follows most of their opinion throughout most of the essay.	Good Job Clearly states reasons that is easy to identify. Follows their opinion throughout the essay.	Excellent Work Clearly states reasons that is easy to identify and it is well written. Follows their opinion throughout the essay without wavering.
EVIDENCE/EXAMPLES	Nice try Uses no or very little general evidence from the text(s) to support opinion and explain thinking. Most information is from writer's mind, not factual evidence.	Getting better Uses general evidence from the text(s) to support opinion and explain thinking. Can be from writer's mind, not factual evidence.	Good Job Uses specific evidence to support opinion and explain thinking.	Excellent Work Uses specific evidence to support opinion and explain thinking. Uses factual information to further support opinion.
MECHANICS/GRAMMAR	Nice try Many errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, that greatly interfere with meaning. Uses little to no precise language and linking words to connect ideas.	Getting better Many errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, that somewhat interfere with meaning. Uses few precise language and linking words to connect ideas.	Good Job Some errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, but they do not interfere with meaning. Uses some precise language and linking words to connect ideas.	Excellent Work Little or no errors occur in spelling, punctuation and grammar, but they do not interfere with meaning. Uses precise language and linking words to connect ideas.