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Article Reaction Paper Rubric NY

Reaction Paper Rubric

Students read and analyze an article found in the New Yorker.

Rubric Code: W37B3X

By JSheehan

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Poor - D Does not meet assignment objectives (N/A)	Fair - C Assignment objectives minimally met (N/A)	Good - B Meets assignment ojbectives (N/A)	Excellent - A Exceeds assignment objectives (N/A)
Organization & Structure	Poor - D - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. -Introduction and conclusion are missing, or if provided, do not provide valid information.	Fair - C - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. -Introduction does not include a brief summary of article - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Good - B - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. -Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is evident - Conclusion is logical.	Excellent - A -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. -Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is clear - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Content	Poor - D -Introduction does not include a summary of the article or topic sentence -Paper includes opinions but no evidence to support them	Fair - C -Introduction does not include a valid summary of article or topic sentence -Paper includes opinions with no clear evidence to support them	Good - B -Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is evident -Paper includes clearly stated opinion backed by specific facts and examples	Excellent - A -Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is evident Paper includes -clearly stated opinion backed by specific facts and examples plus -rebuttal for a potential opposing argument
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Poor - D - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair - C - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good - B - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct.	Excellent - A - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

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Critical thinking and analysis

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