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Writing a Newspaper Article 
Writing a Newspaper Article
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: V37BBA
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Article Writing
  Points 1

Needs More Work

(N/A)

Points 2

Satisfactory

(N/A)

Points 3

Very Good

(N/A)

Points 4

Excellent

(N/A)

Important Information

Knowledge & Understanding
Points 1

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

The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct.
Points 3

The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct.
Points 4

The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language.
Reporting Format

Communication
Points 1

The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.

Does not contain a headline or lead.
Points 2

The article has a somewhat reasonable headline. The article contains a lead but it is not attention-grabbing. Few supporting details are provided. The conclusion is somewhat appropriate.
Points 3

The article has an appropriate headline. The article contains an interesting/exciting lead, followed by some supporting details. The conclusion is appropriate.
Points 4

The article has an attention-grabbing headline. The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by reasonable supporting details. The article does not conclude abruptly.
Spelling & Punctuation

Communication
Points 1

The article contains more than 4 spelling mistakes.

The article contains more than 4 punctuation errors.
Points 2

The article contains 3 or 4 spelling mistakes.

The article contains 3 or 4 punctuation errors.
Points 3

The article contains 1 or 2 spelling mistakes.

The article contains 1 or 2 punctuation errors.
Points 4

The article does not contain any spelling mistakes.

The article does not contain any punctuation errors.
Writing Mechanics

Application
Points 1

Writing is not descriptive, and does not provide detailed information. Limited vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
Points 2

Writing is somewhat descriptive, providing little detailed information. Reasonable vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
Points 3

Writing is fairly descriptive, providing reasonably detailed information. Good vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
Points 4

Writing is descriptive, providing lots of detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed. Multiple types of sentences are correctly used.



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