Pennsylvania PSSA Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment opinion writing rubric for elementary students.
English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
8 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- PA PSSA
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 3-5
- Total Points
- 8
- Criteria
- 3 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Focus/Content Clarity of opinion and development | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Opinion is sharply focused and convincingly developed with thorough support. | Opinion is clear and adequately developed. | Opinion may lack focus. Development is uneven. | Opinion unclear or minimal development. | Response blank or off-topic. |
Organization Structure and coherence | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Skillful organization with effective introduction, body, and conclusion. | Adequate organization with clear structure. | Organization is uneven or formulaic. | Little or no organization. | Response blank or off-topic. |
Conventions Grammar, spelling, and mechanics | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Few errors. Does not interfere with meaning. | Errors may interfere with meaning. | Pervasive errors. |
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