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Op-Ed: Cell Phones in Schools 
Writing an Editorial
Your task is to write an opinion based article using facts and details to support your point of view on whether or not student cell phones should be allowed in the classroom.
Rubric Code: PX63253
By lindeyhowell
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Above

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Below

1 pts

Claim

Above

One issue has been brought forward, and the student stays focused on that one issue.
Proficient

An issue has been brought forward, but there is little focus on the issue
Approaching

More than one issue has been brought foward; the editorial is not focused
Below

No issues have been brought forward Project is incomplete.
Justification

Above

Student is proficient in arguing their point. Gives two or more reasons to back up their opinion.
Proficient

Most evidence of the argument is evident. Student gives two reasons to back up their argument.
Approaching

There is some evidence of an argument, however, only one is evident.
Below

No argument has been made against this issue.
Use of Language

Above

Demonstrates excellent sentence and vocabulary variety.
Proficient

Demonstrates adequate sentence structure and vocabulary variety.
Approaching

Demonstrates repetitive use of sentence structure and vocabulary.
Below

Student demonstrates poor language; generates confusion.
Organization

Above

My writing
has a
compelling
opening, an
informative
middle, and a
satisfying
conclusion.
Proficient

My writing
has a
beginning, a
middle, and
an end.
Approaching

My
organization
is rough but
workable. I
may
sometimes
get off
topic.
Below

My writing is
aimless and
disorganized.
Writing Process

Above

I am able to complete a draft, revision and final copy, clearly showing ability to improve writing process.
Proficient

I am able to complete a draft, revision and final copy.
Approaching

I am able to complete a draft, revision and final copy, but requiring prompting and guidance to complete.
Below

I am unable to complete a draft, revision or final copy, needing significant assistance to complete any part of task.
Conventions

Above

I use correct grammar, spelling and punctuations. My writing includes no mechanical errors.
Proficient

I generally use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. My writing includes very few mechanical errors.
Approaching

I have quite a few errors which are distracting to readers. Spelling and punctuation need work.
Below

I have many errors making my paper hard to read and understand. My writing has numerous errors in spelling and punctuation.




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