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Social Issue Editorial 
Students will write an editorial clearly stating an opinion on a social issue. Within the article should be facts as to why they stand how they stand on said issue, and solutions to fix the issue. Article should be no less than 1500 words and presentation should be no less than four minutes. There will be a question and answer session with other students after they present.
Rubric Code: NX6C77X
By jordanj24
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Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Social Issues Editorial
  Best

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Lead/Opinion

Best

Clear and concise lead! It is obvious that the writer has an opinion and reader wants to keep reading.
Good

Clear opinion, but the lead is weak. readers may not want to continue reading.
Fair

Clear lead, reader may continue reading, but the opinion is not obvious.
Poor

No clear opinion and the lead fails to grab attention.
Impact on Society

Best

The issue has a definite
impact on society and
the author give clear and reasonable recommendations to fix
it.
Good

The issue has an impact
on society and there are
thoughts on how to fix
it, but the ideas to fix it aren't realistic or feasible.
Fair

This article contains an
issue which impacts only
a few people in the
society, or ideas to fix it were not feasible.
Poor

This issue has no real affect on society and no ideas on were offered on how to fix it.
Facts/ Ideas of Change

Best

Article offers a combination of at least four facts and/or ideas for change.
Good

Article offers a combination of two or three facts and/or ideas of change.
Fair

Article offers only one fact or idea of change.
Poor

Article offers zero facts or ideas of change.
Spelling/Grammar/Vocabulary

Best

No more than TWO combined errors in these categories. IF YOU ONLY HAVE TWO, THEY ARE FREEBIES.
DO NOT USE THE WORD 'VERY'
Good

These errors are one point each once you hit three.
YES THE FIRST TWO COUNT OFF A POINT AS WELL.
DO NOT USE THE WORD 'VERY'
Fair

These errors are one point each once you hit three.
YES THE FIRST TWO COUNT OFF A POINT AS WELL.
DO NOT USE THE WORD 'VERY'
Poor

These errors are one point each once you hit three.
YES THE FIRST TWO COUNT OFF A POINT AS WELL.
DO NOT USE THE WORD 'VERY'
Presentation

Best

Editorial was delivered with obvious passion for the issue. Questions asked were answered intelligently and showed full understanding on entire subject.
Good

Delivery seemed rushed, but it was obvious there was true concern or topic. Answers to questions failed to show grasp of subject matter.
Fair

Editorial was only read to the class, true concern was hard to pick up on. Answers to questions failed to satisfy inquiries.
Poor

Delivery completely lacked feeling. Questions were avoided or answers had nothing to d with actual question.




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