| Scoring Scale / Points | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Off-topic or unclear opinion | Weak opinion with little relevance | Opinion stated but lacks clarity | Clear opinion stated | Strong, clear opinion with purpose |
| Focus | Off-topic or irrelevant details | Some relevant details but lacks focus | Includes relevant details but lacks consistency | Mostly focused on the opinion | Consistently maintains focus on the opinion |
| Organization | Disorganized and hard to follow | Attempts at organization but lacks coherence | Some organization but transitions are weak | Well-organized with clear transitions | Thoughtfully organized with seamless transitions |
| Evidence | Lacks any supporting evidence | Minimal or irrelevant evidence provided | Some relevant evidence but lacks depth | Includes relevant evidence to support opinion | Strong, detailed evidence that convincingly supports opinion |
| Elaboration | Little to no elaboration on ideas | Attempts at elaboration but lacks depth | Some elaboration but lacks consistency | Provides adequate elaboration on ideas | Thoroughly elaborates on ideas with depth and insight |
| Conventions | Many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Several errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout |