Criteria

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

Appropriate

Text Selection

Accurately selects two editorials with opposing viewpoints

Selects two editorials to compare but not necessarily opposing

Selects two articles, not necessarily opposing or not necessarily editorials

Selects only one or no articles

Text Elements Identified:

§           logic

§           reasonableness

§           audience appeal

§           accuracy of evidence

§           author’s information through word choice

§           detail selection

§           organization

Accurately identifies and compares/ contrasts three text elements used by the authors from each article AND

accurately lists specific evidence from the text to support each element from each selection. 

Accurately identifies and compares/contrasts two text elements used by the authors from each article

AND

lists adequate evidence from the text to support each.

Identifies at least one text element used by the authors from each article

AND

lists adequate evidence from the text to support it.

Does not adequately identify any text elements used by the authors from either article.