Download Op – Ed Article: Is John Herey`s Hiroshima good journalism

Op – Ed Article: Is John Herey’s Hiroshima good journalism?
Teacher Name: Mrs. Foster-Stout & Mrs. Brown-Dowhnam
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CATEGORY
Attention
Grabber
The introductory
paragraph has a strong
hook or attention grabber
that is appropriate for the
audience. This could be a
strong statement, a
relevant quotation, or
startling statistic.
The introductory
paragraph has a hook,
but it is weak, rambling or
inappropriate for the
audience.
The author has an interesting The introductory paragraph is
introductory paragraph but the not interesting AND is not
connection to the topic is not relevant to the topic.
clear.
Focus or
Thesis
Statement
The thesis statement
The thesis statement
identifies the writer’s
identifies the writer’s
opinion about Hersey and opinion about Hersey.
outlines the main points to
be discussed.
The thesis statement
mentions some important
detail about Hersey and
Hiroshima, but does not
provide a clear opinion or
reasoning.
The thesis statement does not
identify the writer’s opinion
about Hersey AND does not
preview what will be discussed.
Support for
Position
Includes 3 or more pieces
of evidence (facts,
statistics, textual details)
in each paragraph that
support the thesis. The
writer anticipates the
reader's concerns, biases
or arguments and has
provided at least 1
counter-argument.
Includes 3 or more
pieces of evidence (facts,
statistics, textual detail)
in each paragraph that
support the thesis.
Includes 2 pieces of evidence
(facts, statistics, textual
details) in each paragraph
that support the thesis.
Includes 1 or fewer pieces of
evidence (facts, statistics,
textual details) in each
paragraph.
Evidence and
Examples
All of the evidence and
examples are specific,
relevant and explanations
are given that show how
each piece of evidence
supports the author's
position.
Most of the evidence and
examples are specific,
relevant and
explanations are given
that show how each
piece of evidence
supports the author's
position.
At least one of the pieces of
Evidence and examples are
evidence and examples is
NOT relevant AND/OR are not
relevant and has an
explained.
explanation that shows how
that piece of evidence
supports the author's position.
Transitions
A variety of thoughtful
Transitions show how
Some transitions work well,
transitions are used. They ideas are connected, but but some connections
clearly show how ideas
there is little variety
between ideas are fuzzy.
are connected
Closing
paragraph
The conclusion is strong
and leaves the reader
solidly understanding the
writer's position. Effective
restatement of the thesis
begins the closing
paragraph. Addresses
how Hersey could have
changed the book.
The conclusion is
recognizable. The
author's position is
restated within the first
two sentences of the
closing paragraph.
Addresses how Hersey
could have changed the
book.
The author's position is
There is no conclusion - the
restated within the closing
paper just ends.
paragraph, but it is not as
effectively or powerfully
presented. Does not address
how Hersey could have
altered the book.
Sources
All sources used for
quotes, statistics and
facts are credible and
cited correctly.
All sources used for
quotes, statistics and
facts are credible and
most are cited correctly.
Most sources used for quotes, Many sources are suspect (not
statistics and facts are
credible) AND/OR are not cited
credible and cited correctly.
correctly.
Grammar &
Mechanics
Author makes no or few
errors in grammar or
mechanics that distract
the reader from the
content.
Author makes minor
errors in grammar or
mechanical that do not
distract the reader from
the content.
Author makes several errors
in grammar or mechanics that
distract the reader from the
content.
The transitions between ideas
are unclear OR nonexistent.
Author frequently makes errors
in grammar or mechanics that
distract the reader from the
content.
Total Score : __________/ 80