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Newspaper article Newspaper article Rubric Code: MXW9467 By stavrogin Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Newspaper Article
	12 pts	16 pts	18 pts	20 pts
Information	12 Writer makes no effort to present coherent information. Topic may not be appropriate for a newspaper.	16 Some factual material is presented. The ideas expressed are not always relevant. Writer's purpose is sometimes unclear.	18 Information is appropriate for a newspaper. Details are provided and clearly relate to the topic.	20 Content is factual, informative, and well developed. Writer compliments factual information with the use of quotations.
Headline	12 Writer doesn't use a headline.	16 A headline is used, but it doesn't make sense or doesn't relate to the information in the article.	18 Headline is eye catching, but word choice may be slightly awkward.	20 The headline is thoughtful and eye catching. It conveys the article's main focus.
Paragraphs	12 Writer attempts the assignment, but makes no effort to divide the article into paragraphs.	16 Writer uses paragraphs. The purpose of each new paragraph is not always clear.	18 Writer uses paragraphs that are arranged coherently. The main idea of each paragraph is usually clear.	20 Writer uses clearly defined paragraphs. Writer organizes information appropriately.
Sentences	12 Major mistakes in grammar are common.	16 Writer consistently uses coherent sentences. The writer's meaning is not always conveyed. More proofreading was needed. Article contains frequent major errors in grammar.	18 Writer consistently uses complete and coherent sentences. Writer's meaning is generally conveyed. Sentences may contain minor grammatical errors.	20 Writer consistently uses complete and coherent sentences. Writing is clear and concise. Sentences contain few grammatical mistakes.
Effort	12 Writer makes only minimal effort to do the assignment.	16 Article was too brief.	18 Article length is satisfactory.	20 Article's length is impressive considering the time allotted for the assignment.