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California SBAC

SBAC Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

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Smarter Balanced opinion writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses statement of purpose/focus, organization, evidence/elaboration, and conventions.

English

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

10 points

Rubric Details

Standard: California SBAC
Subject: English
Grade Level: 3-5
Total Points: 10
Criteria: 4 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Statement of Purpose/Focus Clarity and focus of the opinion statement	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Opinion is clearly stated and strongly maintained throughout. Introduction and conclusion are effective.	Opinion is clear and mostly maintained. Introduction and conclusion are adequate.	Opinion may be somewhat unclear or inconsistently maintained.	Opinion is unclear, not identifiable, or off-topic.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Organization Logical structure and use of transitions	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Clear organizational structure with effective transitions. Ideas are logically grouped and sequenced.	Evident organizational structure with adequate transitions.	Inconsistent organizational structure. Some transitions present.	Little or no organizational structure. Few or no transitions.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Evidence/Elaboration Use of reasons and evidence to support the opinion	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Thorough and convincing support with well-chosen evidence. Effective elaboration of ideas.	Adequate support with sufficient evidence. Clear elaboration.	Uneven support. Evidence may be weak, limited, or only partially relevant.	Minimal support. Evidence is insufficient or irrelevant.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Conventions Command of grammar, usage, and mechanics	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Adequate command of conventions. Few errors that do not interfere with meaning.	Limited command of conventions. Errors may interfere with meaning.	Response is blank or contains severe errors that prevent understanding.