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Op – Ed Article: Is John Herey’s Hiroshima good journalism? Teacher Name: Mrs. Foster-Stout & Mrs. Brown-Dowhnam Student Name: ______________________________ 6-5 10 -9 8 -7 Approaching Stand Above Standards Meets Standards ards 4- 1 Below Standards Score 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