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Writing a Summary - informational article

Write a summary about the Yuikigassen article. Include WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and Why. The summary should include at least two paragraphs. Your summary should be typed in a 12-14, easily readable font.. You should have an Topic sentence that states the topic of the summary. You should use transition words to help with the flow of the paragraph. Make sure your name and the date on your summary. Proofread and edit your summary.

Rubric Code: U24CA7C

By pbschoon

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Yukigassen Article Summary
	1 1 pts	2 2 pts	3 3 pts	4 4 pts
Two Summary Paragraphs	1 The summary was inadequate and too brief. Most of the W,W,W,W,W information was left out or incomplete. Only one paragraph written.	2 The summary recalled some information, but omitted several vital points. May be one or two paragraphs.	3 The paper was a full two paragraphs written with facts. Student demonstrated a fairly good grasp of how to present the information.	4 The summary exceeded the stated requirements. All relevant information was listed and elaborated upon. The student was able to make connections between the information.
Topic Sentence	1 No topic sentence.	2 A weak topic sentence used that does not reflect the article's main ideas.	3 An interesting topic sentence used that reflects the main idea of the article.	4 Strong vocabulary used to create an exciting introductory sentence that reflects the main idea of the article.
Who, What, Where, When, Why???'s	1 Answered 1-2 of the W's	2 Answered 3 of the W's	3 Answered 4 of the W's	4 Answered all 5 W's
Editing	1 Five or more errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.	2 Four errors in in spelling, grammar and punctuation.	3 2-3 errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.	4 0-1 errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Sentence construction	1 Most sentences are NOT complete sentences with many missing subjects and predicates.	2 Most sentences are complete. May be missing a subject or predicate, but not both.	3 All sentences are complete sentences, with simple or complete predicates or subjects.	4 Sentences are complete and include complete subjects and predicates, using interesting vocabulary.