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Feature Article Rubric Version 
Feature Article Rubric Version 2
Students will be able to write a feature article which answers the essential question they generated and researched. Articles will demonstrate a clear understanding of the feature writing format and the ability to answer a question with supporting details.
Rubric Code: D6W3WB
By Erin_Mitchell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds

12.5 pts

Meets

9.5 pts

Needs Revision

6.5 pts

Needs Instruction

3.5 pts

Title

Exceeds

The article has a creative title that catches the reader's interest and includes a byline.
Meets

The article has a somewhat creative title and includes a byline.
Needs Revision

The article has an uninteresting title that does not include a byline.
Needs Instruction

The article is lacking a title and/or a byline.
Lead

Exceeds

Lead introduces subject and immediately engages the reader's interest, impelling continued reading. An anecdote, quote, or facts are used to grab the reader's interest.
Meets

Lead introduces topic and engages the reader's interest, encouraging continued reading.
Needs Revision

Lead introduces topic
Needs Instruction

Lead vaguely introduces topic.
Body

Exceeds

Topic and Subtopics are well developed through at least four text details.
Meets

Topic and Subtopics are adequately developed through at least three text details.
Needs Revision

Topic and Subtopics are somewhat developed through two text details.
Needs Instruction

Topics and Subtopics need additional development due to the use of only one text detail.
Research

Exceeds

Contains all of the following:
-two or more sources

-sources are cited within the article using parenthesis
Meets

Contains most of the following:
-one source

-sources are cited within the article using parenthesis
Needs Revision

Contains some of the following:
-source

-some sources are cited within the article using parenthesis
Needs Instruction

Contains none of the following:
-source

-sources are cited within the article using parenthesis
Conclusion

Exceeds

Ends with a clear, satisfying sense of closure.
Meets

Ends with a sense of closure.
Needs Revision

Somewhat provides a sense of closure.
Needs Instruction

Has an inadequate sense of closure.
Text Features

Exceeds

At least three text features are used. These features are varied, interesting and placed appropriately throughout the text.
Meets

At least two text features are used. These features are varied, interesting and placed appropriately throughout the text.
Needs Revision

At least one text features are used. These features are varied, interesting and placed appropriately throughout the text.
Needs Instruction

No text features are used or the text feature used is not placed appropriately.
Spelling and Grammar

Exceeds

Text is free of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Meets

Text is relatively free of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Needs Revision

Text contains surface errors that do not impede the reader's understanding.
Needs Instruction

Text contains surface errors that do impede the reader's understanding.
Originality

Exceeds

The writing shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. Writer uses own words The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, and inventive.
Meets

The project shows some evidence of originality and inventiveness.
Needs Revision

The work is an extensive collection and rehash of other people's ideas, products, and images. There is little evidence of new thought or inventiveness.
Needs Instruction

The work is a minimal collection or rehash of other people's ideas, products, and images. There is no evidence of new thought.




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