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Opinion Essay Rubric Code: Z77WA5 By FBrethel Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: (none)

OPINION ESSAY
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Content	4 Demonstrates complete understanding of the controversial issue by drawing sophisticated conclusions and making high level inferences.	3 Demonstrates understanding of the controversy by drawing conclusions and making inferences.	2 Demonstrated partial understanding of the controversy. Able to draw at least one conclusion or make one inference to support writing.	1 Shows little to no understanding of controversy. Unable to draw any conclusions or make any inferences.
Organization	4 Includes a highly effective introduction, body, and summary stating the controversy and the writer's opinion with many supporting details.	3 Includes an effective introduction, body, and summary stating the writer's opinion with an adequate amount of supporting details.	2 Includes a somewhat effective introduction, body, and summary stating the controversy and the writer's opinion with only one or two supporting details.	1 Does not include an effective introduction, body, or summary. Does not state the controversy or opinion clearly. Includes only one detail to support opinion.
Writing Mechanics	4 Few spelling/grammatical errors.	3 Some spelling/grammatical errors.	2 Many spelling/grammatical errors.	1 Excessive spelling/grammatical errors.
Word Choice	4 Many different types of linking words/phrases used to connect opinion and reasons. High level vocabulary used.	3 Some linking words/phrases used to connect opinion and reasons. Grade level vocabulary used.	2 Few linking words/phrases used to connect opinion and reasons. Some appropriate grade level vocabulary and approaching grade level vocabulary used.	1 No linking words/phrases used to connect opinion and reasons. Vocabulary used not grade appropriate.