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WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

This rubric is to be used to assess a student's attempt at writing a newspaper article.

Rubric Code: KX24ACC

By Amm611

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Newspaper Article Writing
	Starting 1 pts	Getting there 2 pts	Looking great 3 pts	Awesome! 4 pts
Important Information	Starting The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or wrong. Does not contain a headline or original illustrations relating to the article.	Getting there The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct. Headline has nothing to do with the article. Original illustrations relate to the text on the page.	Looking great The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct.A simple title is given to the article. Contains a headline and original illustrations are somewhat detailed, attractive, and relate to the text on the page.	Awesome! The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language.A captivating title is given to the article. Original illustrations are detailed, attractive, creative and relate to the text on the page.
Reporting Format: the W's	Starting <BR> <BR>	Getting there The article contains a lead but it is not interesting.<BR> <BR> The article contains an opinion.	Looking great The article contains an interesting/ exciting lead.<BR> <BR> The article is free of opinions and has a headline.	Awesome! The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by a reasonable and purposeful argument/supporting details. The article does not conclude abruptly.
Writing Mechanics	Starting The article is vague and unclear.	Getting there The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.	Looking great The article is clear and concise.	Awesome! Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
Editing and Improving	Starting The article was neither edited nor improved. The article contains many grammatical errors. The article contains many spelling errors.	Getting there The article shows some improvements and edits. The article contains few grammatical errors. The article contains few spelling errors.	Looking great The article was completely edited and improvements were made. The article contains only 1 or 2 grammatical errors. The article contains only 1 or 2 spelling errors.	Awesome! The article is formatted clearly and concisely, with little room for improvement. The article contains no grammar errors. The article contains no spelling errors.
Bibliography Worksheet	Starting Worksheet is not included or no sources (1 website, 1 book, & 1 of choice) are listed & filled out completely.	Getting there Worksheet is included and 1 sources (1 website, 1 book, & 1 of choice) are listed & filled out completely.	Looking great Worksheet is included and 2 sources (1 website, 1 book, & 1 of choice) are listed & filled out completely.	Awesome! Worksheet is included and all sources (1 website, 1 book, & 1 of choice) are listed & filled out completely.

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Writing A Newspaper Article

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