opinion writing rubric
Grade elementary opinion pieces with criteria for a clear opinion, supporting reasons, a simple beginning-middle-end structure, and conventions, then export the rubric to PDF.
· 16 points total
Levels
4
Max score · 16 pts
CRITERIA
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Weights multiply each level's points toward the total.
How to grade with this rubric
- Score each criterion against the level descriptors and total the points.
- Share the rubric first so students state an opinion and back it with reasons.
- Look for linking words like because and also that connect reasons.