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WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE- Junior Grades

Newspaper article writing on Cultural Cuisine

Rubric Code: D8AW33

By ArielleBonnell

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Newspaper Article Writing 20 Possible Points
	Unsatisfactory 1 pts	Partially Proficient 3 pts	Proficient 5 pts
Important Information 7.1.1; 7.1.2	Unsatisfactory The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or wrong.	Partially Proficient The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct.	Proficient The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language. A connection to students funds of knowledge is present, and relevent information is explained.
Reporting Format + Planning 7.2.1	Unsatisfactory The article is more like a short story, or missing the elements of a newspaper article. Supporting details are not provided. Planning is incomplete.	Partially Proficient The article contains some of the elements of a newspaper article, and simple supporting details(2) in the a beginning, middle, and/or end. Some planning and focus is evident.	Proficient The article contains all elements of a newspaper article (Title of paper and article, volume, issue, date author, test features), followed by specific and relevant supporting details in the beginning, middle, and end. The article does not end abruptly and engages the reader. Planning and focus is evident.
Writing Mechanics 7.4.2	Unsatisfactory The article is vague and unclear. The article contains many spelling errors. The article contains many grammatical errors. There are no FANBOYS or AAAWWUUBBIS used in the article.	Partially Proficient The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader. The article contains few spelling errors. The article contains few grammatical errors. There is a FANBOY or AAAWWUUBBIS used in the article.	Proficient Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. The article contains no spelling or grammatial errors. There are 2 FANBOYS and 1 AAAWWUUBBIS in the article.
Editing and Improving 7.4.1	Unsatisfactory The article was neither edited or improved.	Partially Proficient The article shows some improvements and edits.	Proficient The article is formatted clearly and concisely, with little room for improvement.