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Opinion Paragraph Opinion Paragraph Rubric Code: XXW39W3 By dorielena30 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Opinion Paragraph
	EXPERT 4 pts	PRACTITIONER 3 pts	LEARNER 2 pts	NOVICE 1 pts
Topic Sentence	EXPERT Topic sentence is stated in a complete sentence and fully expresses an opinion about the topic.	PRACTITIONER Topic sentence is stated in a complete sentence and somewhat expresses an opinion about the topic.	LEARNER Topic is not stated in a complete sentence, but does express an opinion.	NOVICE Topic/opinion is not stated.
Supporting Opinions and Reasons	EXPERT Contains sufficient supporting opinions and specific reasons to support opinions.	PRACTITIONER Contains some supporting opinions and some specific reasons to support opinions.	LEARNER Contains few supporting opinions and few specific reasons to support opinions.	NOVICE Contains no supporting opinions and no specific reasons to support opinions.
Organization/Structure	EXPERT Logical progression of details. Transitions are appropriate and used effectively.	PRACTITIONER Logical progression of details. Transitions present, however do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.	LEARNER Organization is clear. Some transitions are present.	NOVICE No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Mechanics	EXPERT 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that do not affect the overall purpose and meaning.	PRACTITIONER 3 errors in grammar or spelling that do not affect the overall purpose and meaning.	LEARNER 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the paragraph.	NOVICE More than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the paragraph.
Capitalization and Punctuation	EXPERT 1-2 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation so the paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.	PRACTITIONER 3 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation but the paragraph is still easy to read.	LEARNER 4-5 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.	NOVICE More than 5 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.