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Feature Article

Students will write a 1-2page feature article on a topic of their choice. The feature may include a small picture or two, but the main purpose is to inform their audience. The feature will contain a hook and at least two subheadings.

Rubric Code: GX253X9

By kedmond

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Subject: Communication

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Items Evaluated
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Organization	4 Writing has: title author Hook that grabs readers attention 2-4 subheadings information is well-sequenced throughout	3 Writing has: title author 1-2 subheadings information is given in logical sequence	2 Writing has: title author 1 subheading The sequence of paragraphs is unclear	1 Writing is missing: title author subheadings sufficient details to show any organization
Clarity of Ideas	4 Ideas are presented in an engaging, interesting way. Details support ideas with clarity, thoroughness, and originality. NO plagiarism.	3 Ideas are sufficiently and correctly supported with details or examples. NO plagiarism.	2 Ideas are supported with little detail. No plagiarism.	1 Writing does not have sufficient details to clearly express ideas OR shows evidence of plagiarism.
Sentence Fluency/Word Choice	4 Writer uses interesting verbs, descriptors, transitions, or figurative language appropriately. There are no incomplete sentences or run-ons.	3 Writer uses interesting verbs, descriptors, and some transitions. There are no incomplete sentences or run-ons.	2 Writer uses basic verbs or nouns appropriately. There may be a few run-on or incomplete sentences.	1 Writer has many run-on or incomplete sentences Only basic words are used. OR shows evidence of plagiarism.
Usage	4 Writer has one or two errors in usage that would not be obvious to most readers.	3 Writer has few errors in conventions that should have been corrected using spell-check and other aids available.	2 Writer has several errors in conventions that should have been corrected by using spell-check and other aids available.	1 Writer has many errors in conventions which causes misunderstanding for the reader OR shows evidence of plagiarism.