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Newspaper Article Rubric 
Newspaper Article Rubric
Five parts assignment that tests students' ability to summarize an article and to make connections between the article and a class theme, prior knowledge or personal experience.
Rubric Code: JX64384
By drjgarcia
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Summarize and make connections
  Deficient

2 pts

Satisfactory

4 pts

Excellent

6 pts

TOTALS

(N/A)

Summary
6 pts

Summary of newspaper article content using the "5 W's and 1 H" format
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW
Deficient

Little or no summary provided. One to two of the six criteria (the 5 W's and the 1H) are summarized. Unclear if student read the article.
Satisfactory

Some points of article are provided. Three to four of the six criteria (the 5 W's and the 1H) are summarized. The student understood the main idea.
Excellent

Major points of article are clearly provided. Five to six of the criteria (the 5 W's and the 1H) are summarized. It is abundantly clear that the student understood the article.
TOTALS
Connection
6 pts

Connects the 5W's and the 1H in a coherent paragraph. The paragraph contains more than two sentences. The paragraph is well written.
Deficient

There is no connection between the criteria provided. No connection between the paragraph and the content of the article. The paragraph is not coherent.
Satisfactory

There is some connection between the criteria provided. Some connection between the paragraph and the content of the article. The paragraph is partially coherent.
Excellent

There is a clear connection between the criteria provided. Clear connection between the paragraph and the content of the article. The paragraph is totally coherent.
TOTALS
Vocabulary
6 pts

Writes three unfamiliar words and their definitions. The definitions correspond to the article's content and context.
Deficient

Writes only one unfamiliar word. The definition is not written or if written, does not correspond to the article's content and context.
Satisfactory

Writes two unfamiliar words. The definitions are partially written and correspond in some way to the article's content and context.
Excellent

Writes three unfamiliar words. The definitions are well written and clearly correspond to the article's content and context.
TOTALS
Connection
6 pts

Writes a final paragraph that connects the article's content with course content/theme, prior knowledge, and/or personal experience. The paragraph also includes an opinion (What do you think, feel, wonder, agree or disagree with?), supporting details and/or examples.
Deficient

The paragraph has little or no connection with course content/theme, prior knowledge, and/or personal experience. The paragraph does not include an opinion (What do you think, feel, wonder, agree or disagree with?), nor supporting details or examples.
Satisfactory

The paragraph has some connection with course content/theme, prior knowledge, and/or personal experience. The paragraph includes a weak opinion (What do you think, feel, wonder, agree or disagree with?) and requires more supporting details and/or examples.
Excellent

The paragraph has a clear connection with course content/theme, prior knowledge, and/or personal experience. The paragraph includes a strong opinion (What do you think, feel, wonder, agree or disagree with?) and several supporting details and/or examples.
TOTALS
Timeliness
6 pts

Deficient

Assignment handed in more than one week late.
Satisfactory

Up to three days late.
Excellent

Report handed in on time
TOTALS



Keywords:
  • Reading, Reflection and analysis, Content, Organization, Writing

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