iRubric: Article Response Essay rubric

Introduction of the the topic and your opinions are very clear and concise. Provides relevant attention grabber on the subject.
- Tell a personal story
-Explain the history of the topic
-Tell why you found this interesting
- Explain what you expected the article to be about
-Tell what you generally feel about this topic
-Explain what most people believe

Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are mostly clear and concise.

Introduction of the the topic and your opinion are unclear and choppy. Provides no relevant background of the subject.

Introduction of the topic but not your personal opinion. NO background of the subject. (thesis statement)

Summarized and restated opinion and topic using rich vocabulary. Gave a clear call to action.

Summarized and restated opinion and topic using basic vocabulary.

Provided a basic summary of topic but included no summary of opinion or call to action.

Provided an unclear summary of topic and included no summary of opinion or call to action.