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Writing a Newspaper Article for The Outsiders 
Writing a Newspaper Article for The Outsiders
This rubric is to be used to assess a student's final copy of an newspaper article that must address the five W's.
Rubric Code: PX698A6
By Sabikasyeda
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Article Writing
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Knowledge & Understanding

Level 1

The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or incorrect.
Level 2

The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct. Few supporting details are provided or supporting details are unnecessary and irrelevant.
Level 3

The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and are primarily correct. Some supporting details. Only necessary information is included. Most facts are taken from the text.
Level 4

The article provides information on all five W's + How. Adequate and reasonable supporting details. The facts taken from the text where possible, are complete and correct. Made up details are plausible.
Communication

Level 1

The article is more like a short story or diary entry and not journalistic.
Does not contain a date, headline or lead.
Many errors make the article difficult to read.
Level 2

The article has a somewhat reasonable headline. The article contains a lead but it is not attention-grabbing. The conclusion is somewhat appropriate. The article is not dated.
The article contains 4-7 spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar errors that disrupt the flow of the article.
Level 3

The article has an appropriate headline. There is an appropriate date. The article contains an interesting/exciting lead. The article includes the writer's name. The conclusion is appropriate.
The article contains 2-5 spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar errors that do not disrupt the flow of the article.
Level 4

The article has an attention-grabbing headline. The article begins with an exciting lead. There is an appropriate date and the writer's name is beneath the headline. The article does not conclude abruptly.
The article is error free.
Or the article may contain 1-3 errors but these are minor considering the complexity of the response.
Application

Level 1

Uses incorrect or incomplete newspaper format.
Level 2

Format is almost complete and correct
Level 3

Format is complete and correct but can be improved
Level 4

News article as a perfect format and is complete. No conclusion is given and all information is objective
Thinking and Inquiry

Level 1

Poor
The article was not completed.
The article was not completed.
The article does not have a graphic.
Level 2

Fair
The article is written in overly long paragraphs, or has no paragraphing at all.Paragraphs are not set up in columns (like in a newspaper).
Graphic(s) exist. The size or placement of the graphic may be inappropriate or the article is over-illustrated.
Level 3

Good
The article has some paragraphs of appropriate length, but some paragraphs are overly long.
Paragraphs are set up in columns (like in a newspaper).
The article uses headings/subheadings but some are poorly linked to the paragraph, uninteresting, irrelevant or misplaced.
Graphic(s) exist . Graphic may be unlikely to attract attention or the size or the placement of the graphic may be inappropriate.
Level 4

Excellent
The article is written in appropriately short paragraphs.
--based on observable fact
--avoids statements of opinion
The article has well- placed, interesting and relevant headings/ subheadings that are clearly linked to the content of the paragraph. Paragraphs are set up in columns
Excellent Graphics!
You have a illustration, chart, or map that is relevant eye-catching.



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