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Op-Ed on Baldwin and Race 
Op-Ed on race
This rubric aids you in understanding what a most effective op-ed looks like, as well as what information and what elements it contains. Part of this information was directly taken from http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/op_ed/thc-oped-guidelines,0,1252564.htmlstory?coll=hc_news_opinion_op_ed_util, and adapted frm a rubric by Dr. Friedman
Rubric Code: H39987
By cathezzo
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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51 % Offers an Opinion about race relations in response to Baldwin
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Point of View
17 %

Ability to establish your perspective on the issue clearly
Poor

Doesn't take a side. Doesn't make a clear point.
Fair

Eventually does take a side, although readers may be confused in some places about what point you're trying to make.
Good

Takes somewhat longer to get into the subject, doesn't do so until late in the first or second paragraph. Takes a side, but may not be very clear. If you can't sum up your position in 20 words or less, you haven't yet nailed down what you want to say.
Excellent

Gets right into the subject. Starts right away to make a point and frame the argument for readers. Takes a side. The reader does not have to guess at your position. Can sum up your position in 10 words or less.
Tone/Style
17 %

Appropriate tone for an op-ed (does not sound like an English paper) and effective use of stylistic choices
Poor

Tone is not appropriate for an op-ed. Writer's voice is more suited to another type of writing (e.g. expository writing). No persuasive language.
Fair

Inconsistent tone. At times the voice fits with the style and approach of an op-ed, but author does not maintain this tone consistently. Some persuasive language.
Good

Tone is appropriate for an op-ed and consistent throughout. Good use of persuasive language.
Excellent

Tone is excellent and consistent throughout: voice is edgy and fits well with the style of an op-ed. Excellent use of persuasive language.
using Baldwin
17 %

Effectively integrates direct quotations from James Baldwin's THE FIRE NEXT TIME
Poor

Includes no quotes from Baldwin. Readers have to guess at the connection between writer's argument and Baldwin's.
Fair

Includes no quotes from Baldwin's THE FIRE NEXT TIME, but shows some connection between the writer's argument and Baldwin's.
Good

Includes 1-2 quotes from Baldwin's THE FIRE NEXT TIME. The quotes are relevant to the argument and show some understanding of Baldwin's ideas.
Excellent

Includes 1-2 quotes from Baldwin's THE FIRE NEXT TIME. Makes a clear connection between Baldwin's argument and the writer's, showing good understanding of Baldwin’s ideas and his view on race relations.
Op-Ed Rubric
40 % Uses standard op-ed elements to make the argument more persuasive
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Fairness
15 %

Poor

No efforts to be fair.
Fair

Attempts to consider the issue from another side.
Good

Makes a good effort to be fair, to consider the issue from another side.
Excellent

Makes an excellent effort to be fair, to consider the issue from another side.
op-ed "elements"
15 %

Poor

No attempt to use any op-ed elements.
Fair

Includes a "hook." May include "zingers" or "cheesy analogies."
Good

Includes a good "hook," uses "zingers" and/or "cheesy analogies" well.
Excellent

Includes an excellent "hook," uses "zingers" and/or "cheesy analogies" extremely well.
Conclusion
10 %

Poor

No conclusion at all.
Fair

Conclusion is not forceful enough or fully clear.
Good

Conclusion is somewhat forceful and clear.
Excellent

Drives at and ends with a forceful conclusion.
Mechanics
9 % Command of essential mechanics
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Citation & mechanics
9 %

Poor

Does not cite at all.
Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers.
Fair

Does not cite or cites completely incorrectly.
Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable.
Good

Only cites some of the time when borrowing a sentence, phrase or idea from another/Citations are only partially correct. Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Excellent

Every time writer uses a sentence, phrase or idea from another, the source is clearly identifed. Cites correctly.
Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.



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