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Newspaper Article 
Newspaper Article
Cover story of the Union Gazette
Rubric Code: TX7W6BB
By ccktchr271
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Article Writing
  Excellent

4 points

(N/A)

Good

3 points

(N/A)

Fair

2 points

(N/A)

Poor

1 point

(N/A)

Important Information

Excellent

The article provides information on how and on all five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why.
Good

The article contains fewer than five Ws.
Fair

The article contains fewer than three Ws.
Poor

The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why.
Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. The writing keeps the reader interested and informed.
Good

Writing is somewhat descriptive, providing some detailed information. The writing keeps the reader interested and informed.
Fair

Writing has little descriptive language and is vague on information. The writing is unclear.
Poor

Writing lacks descriptive language and information.
Headline, Illustration and Caption

Excellent

Eye-catching headline and appropriate caption are present.
Good

Headline and caption are present.
Fair

Headline or caption are missing.
Poor

No headline or caption are present.
Grammar & Spelling

Excellent

There are no grammar or spelling errors present.
Good

There are less than 2 grammar and spelling errors.
Fair

There are more than 2 grammar and spelling errors, but it does not interfere with the article overall.
Poor

Serious grammar and spelling errors interfere with the effectiveness of the article.
Effort and Neatness

Excellent

Time and effort on the project is apparent.
Good

Time and effort on the project is there but the student is capable of neater work.
Fair

Little time or effort seemed to be put forth.
Poor

The project is soppy and incomplete.




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