Argument/Opinion (in response to text) Writing Rubric – Third GradeName: ______

Expectations / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Introduces the book title and opinion clearly. / Does not clearly state book title or opinion. / Introduces book title or opinion; opinion may be unclear. / Opinion and book title are clearly stated. / Opinion and book title are clearly stated. Elaborates on the introduction in a way that hooks the reader.
Supports the opinion with evidence from the text. / Does not include support for the topic. / Includes little support for the topic using few or no details from the text. / Provides at least two pieces of evidence from the text to support their opinion. / Includes ample support for topic using details from the text.
Uses linking words and phrases, such as because and for example, to connect the opinion and reasons. / Does not include use of linking words or phrases. / Linking words/phrases are not used correctly; do not successfully connect the opinion and reasons. / Includes linking words/phrases to connect the opinion and reasons. / Includes use of several linking words and phrases to connect opinion and reasons.
Provides a concluding statement. / Does not include a concluding statement. / Closing statement does not fit the evidence presented. / Includes a concluding statement that fits the evidence presented. / Includes a concluding statement or paragraph that logically fits their opinion and evidence.
Uses grade-appropriate conventions and grammar. / Contains many errors in conventions and grammar. Writing is difficult to understand. / Contains several errors in grade-appropriate conventions and grammar. / Contains few errors in grade-appropriate conventions (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling) and grammar. / Contains no errors in grade-appropriate conventions (capitalization, punctuation, and spelling) and grammar.

Score: ______

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