The document provides a student-friendly rubric for scoring opinion writing. It evaluates ideas, organization, elaboration, language, and conventions. For each category, it lists criteria that are scored on a scale of 4 to 0 to assess how well the writing demonstrates strong and clear opinions, logical progression, use of evidence and elaboration techniques, precise language usage, and correct grammar. A total score is calculated to determine a letter grade for the writing.

1. (2-5)Student Friendly Opinion Rubric
Checklist Scoring
Ideas My writing makes sense _____
My opinion is clearly stated _____
Every sentence is about the topic _____
My opinion remains strong throughout_____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Organization I tell my events in the right order _____
There are supporting details about each idea
_____
My writing has a logical progression from
beginning to end _____
I use transitional strategies _____
I have a strong lead the grabs the reader’s
attention _____
I have a strong ending that feels finished _____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Elaboration I use evidence from reliable sources _____
I use relevant information _____
I use a variety of elaborative techniques
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Language I use precise language _____
I have good word choice _____
I use academic vocabulary______
I use domain-specific language that is
appropriate for the audience and purpose _____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Conventions I use correct capitalization _____
I use correct punctuation _____
I use correct spelling _____
I write using complete sentences_____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Total:_____ Grade:_____
Grading Key: A: 84-66 B: 65-51 C: 50-35 D: 34-13 E: 12-0