The document outlines the success criteria for an opinion writing assignment, including requirements for content and conventions. For content, it lists steps for developing an introduction presenting both sides of the topic and the writer's opinion, 3 body paragraphs with reasons supported by examples and text evidence, and a conclusion restating the opinion and reasons. For conventions, it provides a checklist of proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, formatting and structural elements for a letter-format opinion piece.
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The document outlines the success criteria for an opinion writing assignment, including requirements for content and conventions. For content, it lists steps for developing an introduction presenting both sides of the topic and the writer's opinion, 3 body paragraphs with reasons supported by examples and text evidence, and a conclusion restating the opinion and reasons. For conventions, it provides a checklist of proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, formatting and structural elements for a letter-format opinion piece.
The document outlines the success criteria for an opinion writing assignment, including requirements for content and conventions. For content, it lists steps for developing an introduction presenting both sides of the topic and the writer's opinion, 3 body paragraphs with reasons supported by examples and text evidence, and a conclusion restating the opinion and reasons. For conventions, it provides a checklist of proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, formatting and structural elements for a letter-format opinion piece.
○ I identified the important points that I would like to use in my writing. ○ I highlighted the important points that I would like to use in my writing.
● I wrote an introduction that presents the topic.
○ I began the introduction by stating both points of view. ○ I stated my opinion.
● I wrote a body of my opinion writing piece.
○ I wrote 3 paragraphs (1 for each reason) about my reasons. ○ I provided my reason. ○ I gave an example to support my reason. ○ I referred to the text for text evidence supporting my reason. ○ I stated that the text evidence supports my reason.
● I wrote a conclusion to my opinion writing piece.
○ I stated my opinion in different way. ○ I included my 3 reasons. ○ I persuaded the audience to take action.
● My writing is well-organized.
● I used transitional (linking) words and phrases to link my opinion with my reasons. (also, another, and, more, but, for example)
● I used my own words except for direct quotations.
● My opinion writing paper is several paragraphs long.
● I referred to the text by using the title for my text evidence.
○ I put quotation marks around the title.
● My opinion writing piece is in the form of a letter.
○ I typed a heading that includes the address and date. ○ I typed a greeting. ○ I typed the body. ○ I typed the closing. ○ I typed my name.
SUCCESS CRITERIA for Conventions
ME=5 MP=4 DP=3 WB=0-2 Put an x next to each SUCCESS CRITERIA under S (STUDENT) after you have accomplished it. S T
● All sentences begin with a capital letter.
● All sentences end with end punctuation.
● All proper nouns are capitalized.
○ names of people ○ names of places ■ names of streets ■ names of cities ■ names of states ○ names of months ○ titles
● Quotation marks are put around titles of article.
● All spelling has been checked and corrected.
● All paragraphs are indented. (Press Tab.)
● The letter has a heading
○ street address ○ city, state
● The letter has a greeting.
● The letter has a body.
● The letter has a closing.
○ First word is capitalized ○ Second word is not capitalized