iRubric: Newspaper Article rubric

Main idea is not present or is unclear.

Main Idea is present but does not connect to rest of article.

Main Idea is present and clearly written.

The Main Idea is present, clearly written and builds interest

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or cofusing.

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.

Transitions are present and effectively dierect readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.

The 5 w's are not answered. Inverted pyramid format is not used. Language is informal.

The 5 w's are mostly answered. Inverted pyramid format usually followed. Language is mostly formal and mostly 3rd person.

The 5 w's are included. Inverted pyramid format is followed. Language is formal.

The 5 w's are uses skillfully. Inverted pyramid format is followed throughout Language is complex and formal, 3rd person point of view.