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Writing a Newspaper Article for The Outsiders
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:
K54952
By
jb2238
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Newspaper Article Writing
Level 1
(N/A)
Level 2
(N/A)
Level 3
(N/A)
Level 4
(N/A)
Important Information
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.
Reporting Format
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spelling & Punctuation
Conventions
Level 1
Many errors make the article difficult to read.
Level 2
The article contains 4-7 spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar errors that disrupt the flow of the article.
Level 3
The article contains 2-5 spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar errors that do not disrupt the flow of the article.
Level 4
The article is error free.
Or the article may contain 1-3 errors but these are minor considering the complexity of the response.
Writing Mechanics
Word Choice/Sentences
Level 1
Vocabulary is often limited or inappropriate. 1 type of sentence is usually correctly used.
Level 2
Reasonable vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed. Some words may be misused, however the writer has made an attempt to use a greater range of vocabulary choices. 2 types of sentences are correctly used.
Level 3
Vocabulary used keeps the reader interested and informed. The writer uses a variety of strong word choices. 3 types of sentences are correctly used.
Level 4
An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed. The article uses vocabulary that is appropriate for news style. Multiple types of sentences are correctly used.
Graphic
Level 1
The article was not completed.
The article does not have a graphic.
Level 2
Graphic(s) exist. The size or placement of the graphic may be inappropriate or the article is over-illustrated.
Level 3
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 Graphics!
You have a illustration, chart, or map that is relevant eye-catching. Graphic is an appropriate size and adds to the article.
News style
Level 1
Poor
The article was not completed.
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).
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.
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 (like in a newspaper).
Keywords:
Newspaper Article Writing using 5 W's
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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