Fishbowl Editorial Rubric
| Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) | |
| Viewpoint: Editorial states a clear opinion and issues a call to action through argument based on evidence. | ||||
| Evidence: Editorial uses compelling evidence to support the opinion, and cites reliable sources. | ||||
| Analysis and Persuasion: Editorial convincingly argues point of view by providing relevant background information, using valid examples, acknowledging counter claims, and developing claims all in a clear and organized fashion. | ||||
| Language: Editorial has a strong voice and engages the reader. It uses language, style and tone appropriate to its purpose and features correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. | ||||
| Guidelines: Editorial follows a maximum word count of 450 words and inclusion of at least 1 reasonable source. |