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Fact-Opinion Writing Rubric. C:Documents and Settings kristapurves My DocumentsFact-OpinionRubric.pdf. Rubric. Writing is confident and clearly focused. It holds the reader’s attention. Relevant details enrich writing. Focused Has a central point Relevant details enrich writing
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C:\Documents and Settings\kristapurves\My Documents\Fact-OpinionRubric.pdf Rubric
Writing is confident and clearly focused. It holds the reader’s attention. Relevant details enrich writing. • Focused • Has a central point • Relevant details enrich writing • Specific facts, statements, and examples that support the main idea/opinion and make the writing interesting Content/ideas
Writing includes a strong beginning, middle, and end with clear transitions and a focused closure. • Strong beginning, middle, and end • clear transitions • focused closure Organization
Effective and engaging use of word choice. • Effective • Produces the intended result • Engaging • Attracts and holds attention • word choice Vocabulary/word choice
Consistent variety of sentence structure throughout. • Consistent • Variety • Consistent variety • sentence structure Sentence Fluency
Uses consistent agreement between parts of speech. No errors in mechanics. Creative and effective use of spelling strategies. • consistent agreement between parts of speech • Mechanics Conventions
Masterful distinction between fact, opinion, and interpretation. Evidence is based upon verifiable facts. • Masterful distinction • Interpretation • Evidence • verifiable facts Persuasive Techniques
Scan essay quickly • Identify the main idea or point the author is trying to prove • Ignoring grammar errors, read the essay again using the rubric and keeping the main idea/point in mind • Mark paper– do not rewrite! • Awkward sentences, unclear or not flowing transitions, • Write a summary of your thoughts • Check grammar Steps to editing