SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR OPINION WRITING CONTENT

ME=10-11, MP=8-9, DP=5-7, WB=0-4

S T

● I read the text.

○ 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

● I wrote my name under the closing.