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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