Above Meets Has not yet met

Expectation Expectations Expectations

3 2 1

Uses transition words Uses transition words Uses some to no

with clarity and clearly and follows the “OREO” transition words and
Content and follows the “OREO” structure. follows some to no
Organization structure. “OREO” structure.
(Transitional
Words)

There is clear evidence There is evidence from There is little to no

from the text that clearly the text that supports evidence provided from
supports the stated the stated opinion. the text. There is little to
Evidence from opinion. Clear Explanation shows how no explanation of how
explanation that clearly the evidence relates to the evidence relates to
the text shows how the the opinion. the text.
evidence relates to the
opinion stated.

There are no mistakes. There are only a few There are many
Capitals and end marks mistakes. Most of the mistakes. Many capitals
are perfect. Spelling is capitals and end marks and/or end marks are
perfect. are correct. Most words missing. Many spelling
Mechanics are spelled correctly. mistakes are evident.

Consider the value of Somewhat considered Did not consider the

your opinion to the the value of your value of your opinion to
Rationale reader when stating opinion to the reader the reader when stating
supports opinion - rationale. Used when stating rationale. rationale. Used little to
extensive persuasive Used persuasive no persuasive
Persuasive language. language. language.
language