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Newspaper Front Page Newspaper Front Page Rubric Code: T2W442W By severs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Newspaper Front Page
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Headline & Byline	4 Headline captures reader's attention and accurately describes content. Byline under headline.	3 Headline accurately describes content. Byline under headline.	2 Headline does not describe content. Byline may or may not be used.	1 Article may be missing headline. Byline may not be used.
Lead Sentence	4 Adequately addresses the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why), grabs reader's attention, and focuses on topic.	3 5 W's are evident. Most important details are given.	2 Missing one to two of the 5 W's. Not clearly connected to article.	1 Missing 3 of the 5 W's. No clear lead sentence.
Supporting Details	4 Details are clear, sequenced, and supportive of the event.	3 Details clear but could be more developed to support the topic.	2 Most details are clear. May be details out of sequence or off the topic.	1 Details are not clear, may be out of sequence, or off the topic.
Spelling and Conventions	4 No spelling, sentence, punctuation, or capitalization errors.	3 No more than a couple errors with spelling, sentences, punctuation, or capitals.	2 No more than three errors with spelling, sentences, punctuation, or capitals.	1 Severak errors with spelling, sentences, punctuation, or capitals.
Front Page Format	4 Front page includes a creative banner (newspaper name, date, company), article with headline and byline, photos to go with article. "Extras" to go with event (ads, weather, etc...)	3 Front page includes a banner (newspaper name, date, company), article with headline and byline, photos to go with article. "Extras" to go with event.	2 Front page includes a banner (newspaper name, date, company), article with headline and byline, photos to go with article. May be "extras" to go with event.	1 Front page may include a banner (some info. may be missing), article with headline and byline, photos. "Extras" may not be included.