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Editorial Editorial Rubric Code: M223CAA By kchristianson5 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Editorial Article
	Exceeds 10 pts	Meets 7 pts	Needs Revision 4 pts	Needs Instruction 0 pts
Lead/Intro	Exceeds This editorial is written with an interesting and engaging lead to bring the reader into the story.	Meets This editorial is written with a lead that attempts to grab the reader's attention, but it is not interesting and engaging.	Needs Revision This editorial is written with a lead that does not encourage the reader to continue.	Needs Instruction This editorial is written without a lead.
Research	Exceeds This story contains an abundant amount of researched information about the issue.	Meets This story contains sufficient research about the issue being debated.	Needs Revision This story contains less than the required amount of research about the issue at hand.	Needs Instruction This story contains no clear or relevant research about the issue being discussed.
Opinion	Exceeds This article has a clearly stated opinion at the beginning of the article.	Meets This article has an opinion that could be stated more clearly using better wording.	Needs Revision This article has an opinion which is confusing.	Needs Instruction There is no clear opinion on the issue.
Structure	Exceeds Paragraphs are organized in a way that makes the article flow. The writer uses effective words throughout the article to make transitions between ideas.	Meets Paper is structured in an effective way. The writer uses some transitions between each idea.	Needs Revision Structure of the paper is not effective. The writer does not use transitions between ideas.	Needs Instruction The paper structure is not evident. Ideas are scattered or missing.
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 strong.	Needs Instruction The call to action is not effective. The author's opinion is unknown.
Grammar and Spelling	Exceeds The writer uses all correct grammar and spelling.	Meets The article contains 1-3 grammar and spelling issues.	Needs Revision The article contains 4-8 grammar and spelling mistakes.	Needs Instruction The article contains nine or more grammar and spelling mistakes.