Ohio State Tests Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Ohio State Tests opinion writing rubric for elementary students aligned to Ohio Learning Standards.

English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
8 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Ohio OST
Subject
English
Grade Level
3-5
Total Points
8
Criteria
3 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Focus and Organization
Clarity of opinion and logical structure
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Opinion is clearly stated and convincingly supported. Effective organization with strong introduction, body, and conclusion.
Opinion is clear and adequately supported. Logical organization.
Opinion may be unclear. Organization is uneven.
Opinion unclear or absent. Little organization.
Response blank or off-topic.
Evidence and Elaboration
Quality of support and reasoning
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Thorough support with well-chosen reasons and evidence. Effective elaboration.
Adequate support with relevant reasons and evidence.
Limited support. Evidence may be weak.
Minimal support with little evidence.
Response blank or off-topic.
Conventions
Grammar, usage, and mechanics
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Adequate command of conventions. Few errors.
Limited command. Errors may interfere with meaning.
Severe errors throughout.

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