Proof of Unfairness: Essay Rubric.  (Optional extension activity.)

Use this rubric to expand your notes and create a powerful essay.

Unfairness Evidence Categories:

0 Challenge Failed

 

1 Challenge Partial Success

 

2 Challenge Mastered

 

Hit the Target!

 

Is the language of the document extreme?

 

Issue not addressed

Extreme language is identified without specific examples

Extreme language is identified with specific examples

 

Does the site appeal more to the emotions than to reason?

Issue not addressed

Appeal to emotion is identified, without specific examples

Appeal to emotion is identified, with specific examples

 

Is arguement oversimplified?

Issue not addressed

Arguement is identified, but not discussed, no examples

Arguement is identified, and discussed with examples

 

Is the point of view on the topic limited?

Issue not addressed

Limited point of view is identified

Limited point of view is identified by example

 

Are propaganda techniques used?

Issue not addressed

Use of propaganda is mentioned.

Specific propaganda techniques are identified by example

 

Is there a political, ideological, or financial motive

Issue not addressed

Underlying motives are identified

Underlying motives identified with specific examples

 

Module Post-Test

 

No printed post-test.

Printed post-test with score below 80%

Printed post-test with score of 80 – 100%

 

Scoring:

0 – 5

Training Failed

6 – 11

Training Partial Success

12 – 18

Training Mastered