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Middle School Journalism
Middle School Journalism
Rubric Code:
TXW7767
By
jfoulk
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Journalism: Article Rubric
Unacceptable
5 pts
Poor
6 pts
Fair
7 pts
Good
9 pts
Excellent
10 pts
Lead
Unacceptable
Lead is non-existent. Lead does not relate to story's main facts.
Poor
Lead is weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H. Does not grab reader attention. Lead trivializes the story. Lead is too broad and/or vague.
Fair
Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Includes most of essential 5Ws & H. Does little to grab reader attention. Lead emphasizes less important facts or contains too many facts.
Good
Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Includes necessary 5Ws & H. Grabs reader attention. Lead is a good summary or illustration of the story's most important points.
Excellent
Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Includes necessary 5Ws & H. Fully engages reader attention.
Organization
Unacceptable
Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor
Organizational structure is limited. Article is disjointed most of the time.
Fair
The article shows the elements of basic organization. Some of the information follows the inverted pyramid.
Good
The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure.
Excellent
Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Sources
Unacceptable
Article has no obvious sources.
Poor
Article uses only one identified person or relies heavily on static sources like websites.
Fair
Article uses multiple sources, but uses them ineffectively. Obvious source who should have been included was not included.
Good
Article has broad range of sources that cover most requirements of the story.
Excellent
Article has an array of sources that cover all facets of the story. No obvious omissions are present. Demonstrates creativity and thought in selection of source material
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Unacceptable
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Quotes
Unacceptable
Article lacks direct quotes or proper attribution.
Poor
Article has a few quotes that are only marginally interesting. Information that should have been paraphrased and attributed is often quoted directly.
Fair
Article has some meaningful quotes, but from too few sources. Information that should have been paraphrased and attributed is occasionally quoted directly.
Good
Article has good number of sources and some interesting quotes that are attributed properly. Paraphrased quotes are attributed properly.
Excellent
All direct quotes are interestingly said; from interesting and appropriate sources; and attributed properly. Paraphrased quotes are attributed properly.
Opinion and Attribution
Unacceptable
Article is mostly unattributed opinion and commentary. Journalist frequently injects him or herself into the story.
Poor
Article contains multiple examples of unattributed opinion and commentary. Journalist injects him or herself into the story.
Fair
Article contains is mostly appropriately opinion-free, but contains opinionated words like "luckily" or "unfortunately."
Good
Article is mostly free of journalist's opinion. Most commentary is appropriately attributed.
Excellent
Article is entirely free of journalist's opinion. All commentary is appropriately attributed.
Mechanics, Verb Usage
Unacceptable
Significant errors make article unacceptable. Significant problems with subject-verb agreement.
Poor
Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend. Frequent problems with subject-verb agreement.
Fair
Some grammar or mechanics issues. Most verbs are active. Some problems with subject-verb agreement.
Good
Little or no grammar or mechanics issues. Writer uses active verbs effectively. Subject-verb agreements throughout.
Excellent
Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of article. Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Subject-verb agreements throughout.
Keywords:
Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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