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Current Event Abstract Rubric Code: ZXWAW64 By coreyrobert7 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assessment Grade Levels: (none)

Current Event Abstract
	Advanced 3 pts	Accomplished 2 pts	Developing 1 pts
Introductory Sentence	Advanced -Introductory sentence gives the reader a clear idea about what the current event is about. -Introductory sentence is engaging and avoids phrases like: this article is about, my article is called, etc.	Accomplished -Introductory sentence gives the reader a clear idea about what the current event is about. -Introductory sentence is engaging, but uses phrases like: this article is about, my article is called, etc.	Developing -Introductory sentence does not give the reader a clear idea about what the current event is about. -Introductory sentence is not engaging.
5 Ws	Advanced Writer clearly includes all five Ws, along with detailed explanations of what is happening and why it's important.	Accomplished Writer clearly includes all five Ws, but does not give enough explanation as to what is happening and why it's important.	Developing Writer does not include the five Ws.
Opinion	Advanced Writer includes an engaging opinion that connects and relates to the course.	Accomplished Writer includes an engaging opinion that somewhat connects and relates to the course.	Developing Writer does not include an effective opinion.
Discussion Question	Advanced Writer includes an engaging and controversial discussion question that provokes high level thinking.	Accomplished Writer includes a somewhat engaging and controversial discussion question that provokes higher level thinking.	Developing Writer does not include an engaging or controversial discussion question.
Grammar	Advanced -Writers doesn't have any major grammar flaws, such as spelling errors, obvious punctuation and capitalization issues. -The writing is understandable and concise.	Accomplished -Writers has obvious grammar flaws, such as spelling errors, obvious punctuation and capitalization issues. -The writing is somewhat understandable and concise.	Developing The writer has an unusual amount of grammatical errors. -The writing is not understandable or concise.
Article Link	Advanced Writer Provides an article link from a credible source.	Accomplished Writer provides an article link, but not from a credible source.	Developing Writer does not provide an article link.