Opinion Essay Rubric

CATEGORY 3 2 1
Organization Writer states main topic and
is inviting
Writer states main topic without
catching the readers attention
Writer has no clear intro of the
main topic
Statement
Writer presents clear, strong
statement about his/her
position on the main topic
Writer presents a clear statement
about his/her position on the
main topic
Writer presents statement but
does not make the position
clear or no statement is
present at all
Position
Support
Writer states at least 3 facts,
examples etc. that supports
the position
Writer states 2 facts, examples,
etc. that supports the position
Writer states 1 or facts,
examples, etc. that supports
the position
Conclusion Writer states a strong
conclusion
Writer states a recogni!able
conclusion
Writers conclusion is not clear"
loose ends are left
Total Possible Points 12 Points