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Fifth Grade Opinion Writing Rubric
Word Choice
Voice
Organization
Ideas
Does Not Meet
Ready To Begin (1)
Exploring (2)
Meets
Expanding (3)
Extending (4)
* statement of position cannot be
determined
* no evidence to support position
* random thoughts
* hints at position about topic or
book
* reader left with many
unanswered questions
* evidence is present, but
unrelated to position
* position about topic or
book is stated but not
consistently maintained
* evidence somewhat
supports the position
* position about topic or
book is stated and
maintained through most of
the piece
* new ways of thinking
about topic attempted
* evidence generally
supports the position
* writer understands topic
* no introduction or conclusion
* no organizational pattern
* hard to follow
* no transition words or phrases
* ineffective introduction and
conclusion
* some organization apparent
* few transition words
* routine introduction and
conclusion
*conclusions attempts to
make reader think more
about topic
* mainly logical
organization
*good use of transition
words and phrases
* effective introduction and
conclusion
*conclusions makes reader
think more about the topic
*organization works well
* smooth flow
*effective use of transition
words, phrases, and clauses
* no concern for audience
* lifeless and mechanical
* flat or inappropriate
* purpose not present
* occasionally aware of audience
* general statements require
reader interpretation
* tries to engage reader
* hints at purpose
* occasionally intrigues the
reader
* pleasing, yet “safe”
* writer/reader connection
fades in and out
* purpose inconsistent
* interesting and
informative
* pleasing; takes risks
* engages reader most of the
time
* purpose consistent
* vocabulary is limited
* simple words used incorrectly
* words do not convey meaning
*no figurative language (similes and
metaphors, idioms, adages, or
proverbs)
* generally correct words; no spice
* language is functional
* attempts interesting words
* words convey general meaning
*begins to experiment with similes
and metaphors, idioms, adages, or
proverbs
* some active verbs and precise
nouns
* experiments with concrete
words and sensory details
* words begin to enhance
meaning
* experiment with similes and
metaphors, idioms, adages, or
proverbs
* effectively chooses precise
verbs and nouns
* creatively uses similes,
metaphors, idioms, adages, or
proverbs
*word choice is effective
*uses concrete words and
sensory details
Troup County Schools 2012
5th Grade Opinion Writing Rubric
Exceeds
Established (5)
* position about topic or book
is clearly stated and
consistently maintained
throughout the piece
* clear, focused, and
anticipates readers’
counterarguments
* evidence clearly supports the
position throughout
* shows insight into topic
* clear introduction,
supporting details and
conclusion
*conclusion makes the reader
think about topic in a new way
* related ideas are logically
grouped together to support
writer’s purpose
*unique use of transition
words, phrases, and clauses
* compelling and engaging
* takes effective risks
* purpose is clear and
powerful
* reflects interest in and
commitment to topic
* writer’s personality shines
through
* powerful and engaging words
*creatively and effectively uses
similes, metaphors, idioms,
adages, or proverbs
* artful use of word choice
* effectively and creatively uses
concrete words and sensory
details to create a picture for the
reader
Fifth Grade Opinion Writing Rubric
Presentation
Conventions
Sentence
Fluency
Does Not Meet
Ready To Begin (1)
Exploring (2)
Meets
Expanding (3)
Extending (4)
* choppy, rambling, or
incomplete sentences
* oral reading not possible
* repetitive beginnings
* some simple sentences
* occasional conjunctions
*oral reading difficult
*attempts variation in sentence
beginnings
* attempts compound and
complex sentences
* sentences usually connect
* parts invite oral reading
* sentences begin in
different ways
* begins to have easy
flow and rhythm
* strong and varied
structure
* oral reading encourages
expression in places
* sentences well crafted
* spelling errors impede
readability
* incorrect punctuation and
capitalization
* many grammar errors
* spelling errors on easy words
* errors on basic punctuation and
capitalization
* some usage and grammar
errors
* spelling generally correct
on grade level words
* routine punctuation and
capitalization
* grammar errors are
infrequent
* few spelling errors even
on more difficult words
* consistent use of
punctuation and
capitalization
* grammar and usage
correct
* handwriting unreadable
* random spacing or lack of
spacing
* overall appearance
unacceptable
* handwriting poor
* some thought given to spacing
*overall appearance distracting
* handwriting mostly
readable but inconsistent
* attempts consistent
spacing
* overall appearance is
acceptable
* legible handwriting
* spacing improves clarity
* experiments with
graphic elements
* overall appearance
shows balance and
proportion
Troup County Schools 2012
5th Grade Opinion Writing Rubric
Exceeds
Established (5)
* polished rhythm, cadence,
and flow
* creative use of sentence
length and structure (simple,
compound, and complex
sentences)
* invites expressive reading
* sentences enhance meaning
*expands, combines, and
reduces sentences for meaning
and style
* spelling correct even on
more difficult words
* uses punctuation creatively
for effect
* grammar and usage
contribute to clarity and style
*demonstrates growing
command of the conventions
of standard written English
(with occasional errors that do
not interfere materially with
the underlying message).
* consistent and uniform
handwriting
* good balance of space and
text
* effectively integrates graphic
elements
* overall appearance is
pleasing