Core

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Opening
 Statement

ELA3.E.SW2A.03.02
Develop opinions and make judgments through writing to demonstrate a personal point of view

Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion. Clearly identifies the issue.

Clearly states a personal opinion. Some references to the issue.

Personal opinion is not clearly stated. Little or no references to the issue.

Personal opinion is not easily understood with no reference to the issue.

 
Supporting
 Details

ELA1.E.SW2D.03.01
Write a main idea and supports it with facts and details

Provides 2 or more strong details, reasons and/or examples in support of the opinion

Provides 2 details, reasons and/or examples in support of the opinion.

Provides at least 1 detail, reason and/or example in support of the opinion.

Provides little or no  support of the opinion.

Tone/
 Language

ELA2.E.SW2D.03.01
Use effective vocabulary in persuasive and expository writing

Chooses words that are clear, descriptive and accurate. Maintains consistent persuasive tone throughout letter.

Chooses some words that are clear and descriptive. Demonstrates a persuasive tone in parts of the letter.

Chooses some words that are clear and descriptive. Lacks consistent persuasive  tone.

Language and tone of letter is unclear and lacks description.

Format/
 Organization

ELA1.E.SW2F.03.05
Use varied vocabulary and sentence structure when writing

Sentences and paragraphs are complete, well written and varied.

Sentence and paragraph structure is generally correct. 

Sentence and paragraph structure is inconsistent

Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure.

 Concluding
 Statement

ELA3.E.SW2A.03.02
Develop opinions and make judgments through writing to demonstrate a personal point of view

 Summarizes personal opinion in a strong concluding statement.

Summarizes personal opinion in a concluding statement.

Concluding statement is a weak summary of personal opinion.

Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion.

Observes Basic Writing  Conventions

ELA1.E.SW2G.03.03
Use basic punctuation correctly
ELA1.E.SW2G.03.06
Know and correctly spell level appropriate high frequency words ELA1.E.SW2G.03.10
Use correct verb tense when writing

Contains few, if any punctuation, spelling or grammatical errors.

Contains several errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.

Contains many punctuation, spelling and/or grammatical errors that interfere with meaning

Contains many punctuation, spelling and/or grammatical errors that make the piece illegible.