Name:________________________
Period: _______________________
Date: ________________________
Imperialism Editorial Rubric
8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the
source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Points
Criteria
4
Exceeds


Student correctly
identifies central
idea from the entire
text.
Summarizes detailed
support for central
idea from primary or
secondary source.
3
Meets


Student correctly
identifies central
idea from the entire
text.
Summarizes support
for central idea from
primary or
secondary source.
2
Progressing


Student correctly
identifies a central
idea from the text.
Summarizes some
support for central
idea.
1
Below
• Incorrect central idea
• Incorrect or no
supporting details
Reason 1
(support)
Reason 2
(support)
Reason 3
(opposing argument)
8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Points
Criteria
4
Exceeds



Clearly states the
claim
Appropriate text
evidence to prove
the claim (Uses
sentence stems)
Analysis to
sufficiently explain
the evidence (DOK)
3
Meets



Clearly states the
claim
Cites accurate text
evidence to prove
the claim (Uses
sentence stems)
Explains the
evidence (DOK)
2
Progressing



States the claim
Cites text evidence
(Uses sentence
stems)
Little to no
explanation
1
Below
Lacks claim and/or text
evidence
Reason 1
(support)
Reason 2
(support)
Reason 3
(opposing argument)
Achievement Score: ____________out of 18 points
Overall Standards Grade: ELA 8.2 Central Idea ___________
ELA 8.1 Text Evidence __________
*Students that exceed can earn extra credit
points
Imperialism Editorial Directions
Based on information from your textbook, discussions in class, and our class debate write an editorial on
imperialism. Write an editorial that explains your view of being Pro-American Imperialism or Anti-American
Imperialism. Use specific, accurate text evidence to explain in detail your reasons for your viewpoint and
acknowledge the opposing side’s viewpoint.
Format: (ACE – Assertion, Cite Text Evidence, Explanation/Analysis of Text)
Introductory Sentence – Cleary states your view of imperialism, states your two reasons, and acknowledges
the opposing view point.
Paragraph 1 – Explains your first reason for your opinion, uses text evidence to support your opinion, and
analyzes & explains the text evidence in your own words
Paragraph 2 - Explains your second reason for your opinion, uses text evidence to support your opinion, and
analyzes & explains the text evidence in your own words
Paragraph 3 – Explains the opposing viewpoint, uses text evidence to show why your opinion is still correct,
and explains the text evidence in your own words
Concluding Sentence - sums up your reasons
Be sure to include sentence stems such as:
“According to the author…”
“The text states…”
Explanation Stems:
“This shows…”
“This proves…”
“Because of this statement, I know…”