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5th Grade Feature Article

Students will write a 1-2 page feature article on an animal from the Everglades of your choice. The feature must include a small picture or two, but the main purpose is to inform their audience. The feature will contain an introduction, and at least two subheadings. Information about the animal? Why they’re endangered? What we can do to help save them.

Rubric Code: E6W247

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Subject: Communication

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Items Evaluated
	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	In Progress 2 pts	Minimal Progress 1 pts
Organization	Exceeds Expectations Writing has: title author introduction 2-4 subheadings conclusion information is well-sequenced Included at least 3 text features.	Proficient Writing has: title author introduction 2 - 3 subheadings conclusion information is paragraphed logically footnotes listing one major resource	In Progress Writing has: title author introduction 1 subheading May lack paragraphs, other than subheadings.	Minimal Progress Writing is missing: title author subheadings sufficient details to show any organization
Clarity of Ideas	Exceeds Expectations Ideas are presented in an engaging, interesting way. Details support ideas with clarity, thoroughness, and originality. NO plagiarism.	Proficient Ideas are sufficiently and correctly supported with details or examples. NO plagiarism.	In Progress Ideas are supported with details. No plagiarism.	Minimal Progress Writing does not have sufficient details to clearly express ideas OR shows evidence of plagiarism.
Sentence Fluency/Word Choice	Exceeds Expectations Writer uses interesting verbs, descriptors, transitions, or figurative language appropriately. There are no incomplete sentences or run-ons.	Proficient Writer uses interesting verbs, descriptors, and some transitions. There are no incomplete sentences or run-ons.	In Progress Writer uses basic verbs or nouns appropriately. There may be a few run-on or incomplete sentences.	Minimal Progress Writer has many run-on or incomplete sentences Only basic words are used. OR shows evidence of plagiarism.
Conventions	Exceeds Expectations Writer has one or two errors in conventions that would not be obvious to most readers.	Proficient Writer has few errors in conventions that should have been corrected using spell-check and other aids available.	In Progress Writer has several errors in conventions that should have been corrected by using spell-check and other aids available.	Minimal Progress Writer has many errors in conventions which impede understanding for the reader OR shows evidence of plagiarism.