EVALUATION RUBRIC: Opinion essay
Clearly, concisely, and thoroughly explains and analyzes the information presented.
Mechanics reflect careful editing.
Clearly explains and analyzes most of the information presented.
A few errors present, but they do not distract.
Attempts to explain and analyze the information, but the explanation is unclear or inaccurate.
Mechanical errors distract at times.
Contains little to no explanation or analysis of the information presented.
Distracting mechanical errors throughout.
Explanation
Mechanics
(Spelling & Grammar)
The personal
opinion is not easily
understood. There is
little or no reference
to the issue.
There is one goal or
thesis that states a
personal opinion and
identifies the issue.
A personal opinion
is not clearly stated.
There is little reference
to the issue.
There is one goal or
thesis that strongly and
clearly states a personal
opinion and identifies the
issue.
Goal or Thesis
Logical Progression of ideas from beginning to end.
Adequate progression of ideas from beginning to end.
Uneven connection between ideas.
Ideas may be randonmly ordered or have an unclear connection.
Structure
Exemplary
1
Accomplished
0,75
Developing
0,5
Beginning
0,25
Evaluation criteria
Student:
