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Editorial Article 
Editorial Article
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Rubric Code: H2WW4C6
By zenaschapap
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Editorial Article
  Exceeds

10 pts

Meets

8 pts

Needs Revision

5 pts

Needs Instruction

3 pts

POINTS GIVEN

(N/A)

Lead/Intro

Exceeds

This editorial is written with an interesting and engaging lead to bring the reader into the problem being discussed.
Meets

This editorial is written with a lead that attempts to grab the reader.
Needs Revision

This editorial is written with a lead but it needs to be more interesting or does not discuss problem.
Needs Instruction

This editorial is written with a lead that does not encourage the reader to continue.
POINTS GIVEN
Content and Idea

x2
Exceeds

This article contains a strong, well-worded opinion and several examples of facts to support the opinion.
Writer incorporates several research information/data and statistics within the essay to strengthen their point of view.
Meets

This article contains an opinion and two examples of fact to support the opinion.
Writer incorporates three or more research facts, several data and statistics within their essay.
Needs Revision

This article contains attempts to express an opinion, and has one attempt at an example to support the opinion.
Writer uses one or two research facts to strengthen their opinion.
Needs Instruction

This article may or may not have an opinion, and gives no facts to support the opinion.
Writer has no research information within the essay. The essay only mirrors thoughts and opinions, with nothing substantial to strengthen the opinion.
POINTS GIVEN
Opinion

x2
Exceeds

This article has a clearly stated opinion since the beginning of the article. All persuasive techniques are included (ethos, pathos, logos).
Meets

This article has an opinion that could be stated more clearly using better wording. All persuasive techniques are included (ethos, pathos, logos).
Needs Revision

This article has an opinion which is somewhat confusing. Missing some persuasive techniques.
Needs Instruction

This article has a very confusing about his/her opinion on the issue. No persuasive techniques.
POINTS GIVEN
Voice

x2
Exceeds

This article has a very strong and can be heard all throughout the article.
Meets

This article has a voice can be heard in the article.
Needs Revision

This article's voice is weak in the article.
Needs Instruction

This article's voice is absent in the article.
POINTS GIVEN
Structure, Grammar and Spelling

x2
Exceeds

Paragraphs are organized in a way that makes the article flow and follows "Eddy" format. The writer uses effective words throughout the article to make transitions between ideas. The writer uses all correct grammar and spelling.
Meets

Article is structured in an effective way and follows "Eddy" format. The writer uses some transitions between each idea.
The article contains mostly correct grammar and spelling.
Needs Revision

Structure of the article is not effective.The writer uses only a couple transitions between ideas.
The article contains several grammar and spelling mistakes.
Needs Instruction

The paper structure is not evident. The writer does not use any transitions between ideas.
The article contains many grammar and spelling mistakes.
POINTS GIVEN
Ending

Exceeds

The editorial ends with a call to action that is persuasive. The author's opinion is clearly and strongly presented.
Meets

Call to action is obvious, but may not be effective. The author's opinion is clearly expressed.
Needs Revision

Minimal success with call to action. The author's opinion is not expressed strongly.
Needs Instruction

No call to action is noted. The author's opinion is hard to discern.
POINTS GIVEN
TOTAL POINTS




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