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iRubric: Rubric for Non-Fiction Magazine Article

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Rubric for Non-Fiction Magazine Article Rubric for Non-Fiction Report Students are writing with the purpose of educating the reader on their invasive species. Non fiction text features should be used to complement this process as discussed in class with reference to the success criteria. Rubric Code: TXXW949 By lynnlourie Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Non-Fiction Article
	level 1 0 pts	level 2 (N/A)	level 3 (N/A)	level 4 (N/A)
Complexity of the ideas	level 1 -uses only simple ideas some of which are off topic	level 2 - uses simple ideas that usually support the topic	level 3 - uses developed ideas that support the topic	level 4 - uses well developed ideas that support the topic effectively
Understanding of the topic	level 1 - shows limited understanding of the topic	level 2 - shows some evidence of understanding the topicc	level 3 - shows general understanding of the topic	level 4 - shows a thorough understanding of the topic
Clarity	level 1 - topic is unclear and is described with limited detail and accuracy	level 2 - topic is identified and described with some detail and accuracy	level 3 - topic is clearly identified and described with good detail and accuracy	level 4 - topic is clearly identified and thoroughly and accurately described
Word Use, Vocabulary	level 1 - only basic and unclear vocabulary is used. No subject specific vocabulary is used.	level 2 - vocabulary is limited but clear. Some subject specific vocabulary is used.	level 3 - vocabulary clearly conveys meaning of the .	level 4 - vocabulary is clear, extensive, creative, appropriate and descriptive.
Sentence Variety	level 1 - little variety in sentences	level 2 - some variety in sentences	level 3 - good sentence variety	level 4 - extensive variety of sentences used effectively
Paragraph Structure	level 1 - contains ideas and details that are unconnected with no paragraph structure	level 2 - includes ideas and details that are somewhat connected within the paragraphs	level 3 - has paragraphs that each contain similiar or linked ideas and supporting details	level 4 - has paragraphs that each contain ideas and supporting details that are logically linked
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation	level 1 - several major errors or omissions	level 2 - several (3-5) minor errors or omissions	level 3 - only 2 minor errors or omissions	level 4 - no errors or omissions
Non fiction text features	level 1 - few non fiction text features discussed in class are included	level 2 - some non fiction features are included	level 3 - most non fiction text features are included to help the reader understand.	level 4 - all non fiction text features are included and add value to the information in the article