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Editorial 
Industrial Revolution Editorial
You will assume the role of a Belgium journalist during the time of King Leopold’s reign. Write an editorial in the local newspaper that comments on the actions of King Leopoldo in the Congo. Your newspaper must also include a cartoon on political and/or social commentary.
Rubric Code: EXC729W
By jamielmaze
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Industrial Revolution Editorial
  Above Standards

5 pts

Meets Standards

4 pts

Approaching Standards

3 pts

Below Standards

2.5 pts

Contents
20 %

Above Standards

The editorial clearly states the writers opinion on the effect of King Leopoldo’s reign. Following paragraphs or sections flow well and have interesting details on required information. It is clear that thought went into the planning and execution of the editorial. The author’s opinions and bias are present.
Meets Standards

The editorial and clearly states the writers opinion on the effect of King Leopoldo’s reign. It is supported with real facts and some analysis and opinion. Organization is effective but the editorial does not go fully in depth.
Approaching Standards

The editorial may or may not clearly state the writers opinion on the effect of King Leopoldo’s reign but does not support the ideas with real information and opinion.
Below Standards

The ideas are generic and do not speak explicitly to King Leopold and the Congo.
Appearance
20 %

Above Standards

The visual is interesting to look at and clearly illustrates that the project is a newsletter/ newspaper. It looks complete, published and professional.
Meets Standards

The visual is interesting to look at and resembles a real newsletter/newspaper.
Approaching Standards

The visual is neat but it does not resemble the elements of a newsletter/ newspaper.
Below Standards

The visual is not neat and/or does not resemble a publication.
Cartoon
20 %

Above Standards

The cartoon is well created and looks professional. Although not completely blatant, the image, dialogue and caption suggest a clear perspective and opinion on King Leopold.
Meets Standards

The cartoon is well created and looks professional. The message being sent is obvious based on the image, dialogue and caption which suggest a clear perspective and opinion on King Leopold.
Approaching Standards

The cartoon does not look professional.The elements of the image suggest a generic message but it is not well-developed.
Below Standards

The cartoon is missing or completely unrelated to the topic.
Conventions
20 %

Above Standards

Editorial has little to no grammatical and spelling errors.
Meets Standards

Editorial makes a few errors in grammar and spelling.
Approaching Standards

Editorial makes several grammatical and spelling errors that distract the reader.
Below Standards

Editorial makes many distracting errors that greatly impact the reader's comprehension.
Completion
20 %

Above Standards

Assignment is complete and on time.
Meets Standards
Approaching Standards

Assignment is one day late.
Below Standards

Assignment is two or more days late.





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