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Staff Editorial Rubric
Letter to the Editor
Rubric Code:
F528A9
By
djmorris
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Editorial
Fair
10 pts
Good
15 pts
Excellent
20 pts
1
Set up the Problem
Fair
The writer does not present a reason for writing the editorial.
Good
This writer presents a reason for writing the editoral but does not make it perfectly clear.
Excellent
The writer presents a clear reason for writing the editoral.
2
Take a Stance
Fair
This editorial has an opinion which is somewhat confusing or does not show whether they are for or against the issue.
Good
This editorial has an opinion that could be stated more clearly using better wording.
Excellent
This editorial has a clearly stated opinion in the second or third paragraph of the article.
3
Show of Evidence
Fair
The evidence is not necessarily written in distinct paragraphs nor clear if it goes with the opinion of the writer.
Good
Each reason is written in separate paragraphs, but not necessarily with a topic sentence. It shows both sides but using more quotes than statements.
Excellent
Each reason is written with a topic sentence an is in a separate paragraph. It shows both sides without using quotes.
4
Call to Action
Fair
The writer ends the article giving a recommendation for the reader to take action without a reason for the recommendation.
Good
The writer ends the article giving a recommendation for the reader to take action with only one reason for the recommendation.
Excellent
The writer ends the article giving a specific recommendation for the reader to take action and the reasons for the recommendation.
5
Grammar
Fair
More than five errors in grammar. Article was NOT spell checked.
Good
three or four errors in grammar and misspelled words.
Excellent
The article contains one-two grammatical errors. Article has been spell checked.
Keywords:
Editorial Writing
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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