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Newspaper Article and Photo Newspaper Article and Photo On chosen WWII event Rubric Code: Q22638A By gmhoza Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Newspaper Article Writing
	Accomplished 4 pts	Competent 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Beginning 1 pts
Use of the 5 W's	Accomplished The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language. Who What When Where Why	Competent The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct..	Developing The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct.	Beginning The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or wrong.
Reporting Format	Accomplished The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by a facts with supporting details and a conclusion. The article does not conclude abruptly.	Competent The article begins with an good lead, followed by a facts with supporting details and a conclusion. The article does not conclude abruptly.	Developing The article contains a lead but it is not interesting. The article contains an opinion.	Beginning The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.
Writing Mechanics	Accomplished Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed. The article has zero to two mechanics mistakes.	Competent The article is clear and concise. The article contains only 3-5 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.	Developing The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader. The article contains 6-9 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.	Beginning The article is vague and unclear. The article contains many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Title/Photo	Accomplished A captivating title/headline is given to the article. Includes photo or photos	Competent A simple title is given to the article. Includes photo or photos	Developing Title does not connect well with the article. Includes no photo	Beginning No title is given to the article. No photos