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Writing an Editorial

Performance Task: Contrast the Structure of Two Poems

Write an editorial in which you put forth your opinon on an issue in the news.

Rubric Code: Z7WC6W

By Gtosto08

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Editorial
	Below 1 pts	Approaching 2 pts	Met 3 pts	Above 4 pts
Issue Choice Student should have chosen ONE issue to argue	Below No issues have been brought forward Project is incomplete.	Approaching More than one issue has been brought foward; the editorial is not focused	Met An issue has been brought forward, but there is little focus on the issue	Above One issue has been brought forward, and the student stays focused on that one issue.
Explanantion of the argument Students must give at least two reasons why they feel the way they do on the issue	Below No argument has been made against this issue.	Approaching There is some evidence of an argument, however, only one is evident	Met Most evidence of the argument is evident. STudent gives two reasons to back up their argument	Above Student is proficient in arguing their point. Gives two or more reasons to back up their opinion.
Use of Language	Below Student demonstrates poor language; generates confusion; includes more than FIVE mechanical errors, pertaining to spelling, grammar, sentence structure, fragments, punctuation,& run-ons. Does not include use of "juicy" adjectives.	Approaching Demonstrates repetitive use of sentence structure and vocabulary; includes FOUR-FIVE mechanical errors, pertaining to spelling, grammar, fragments, punctuation & run-ons. Includes 1-2 "juicy" adjectives.	Met Demonstrates adequate sentence structure and vocabulary variety; includes TWO-THREE mechanical errors pertaining to spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, & run-ons. Includes 3-4 "juicy" adjectives	Above Demonstrates excellent sentence and vocabulary variety; includes LESS THAN THREE mechanical errors pertaining to spelling, grammar, punctuation, fragments run-ons. Includes 4 or more "juicy" adjectives.