7. Write down an opinion essay about one of the given questions below. Organize your essay in three paragraphs including an introduction, a body paragraph and a conclusion. Your essay will be evaluated according to the given criteria.
• What do you believe are the top three qualities of a good friend? Why?
• How can friends support each other during difficult times?
• What role does honesty play in maintaining a strong friendship?
• In what ways can good communication strengthen a friendship?
• In what ways do friends influence each other’s decisions and behaviors?
Criteria Achievement Levels Points Very Good Good Needs to be Improved Writing has a coherent structure to address an introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion. There is a logical flow throughout the essay.
Writing lacks a structure to address an introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion.The flow throughout the essay is missing.
Writing has a structure to address an introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion.
Organization (×2) The content effectively addresses the topic with insightful analysis and detail. Main points are well-developed and supported with strong evidence and examples.
The content addresses the topic with only main points. Ideas are developed and supported with adequate evidence or examples.
The content addresses the topic, but may lack depth or detail. Main points are unclear or not well-developed.
Content (×2) Vocabulary is very limited and makes it difficult to express given topic.
Vocabulary Vocabulary is related to the given topic.
Vocabulary is partly related to given topic.
Frequent grammatical errors hinder understanding.
Grammar Sentences are grammatically correct.
Sentences have minor grammatical errors.
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