____/1 Topic: it is clear that the topic is important to the writer
____/1 Content: writer expresses an opinion and backs it up with reasons and evidence
____/1 Style: writing shows the writer’s voice
____/1 Organization: writer’s thought process is clear and easy to follow
____/1 Length: at least 3 short paragraphs (for blog posts, paragraphs should be at least 4 sentences—keep in mind that short paragraphs can be easier for Internet readers!)
____/1 Editing: writing is clear and free of errors
Opinion Prompts: (pick 1 to write your first graded post about)
- How old is too old to trick or treat? Why?
- When should we make up snow days? During school breaks? During the summer? Why?
- What’s one privilege that you think the class should be able to earn? Why?
- If you could have dinner with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? What would you eat, and what would you discuss?
- A new plan is in the works to make school start later so that students can get more sleep. The school day would start at 9:30 and end at 4:15. Would you support this plan? Why or why not?