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Journalism Article Rubric 
"They Say/ I Say" Rubric
Rubric Code: VX962AA
By brandodm
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Journalism Article
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Article

Excellent

Clearly distinguishes your position on the topic with clear and concise details and facts.
Good

You differentiate your position, but you could be more precise.
Fair

Your position seems disconnected with the purpose of the article. Unclear of what you are trying to say and/or convey.
Poor

It's not clear what your position is.
Quotations & Facts

Excellent

Excellent use and explanation of quotations and facts to reinforce the claim of your article.
Good

Incorporation of the quotation and facts could be stronger.
Fair

Relevance of the quotation and facts was not adequately utilized.
Poor

Stronger facts and/or quotations needed to support your article's POV.
Grammar, Mechanics, & Formatting

Excellent

Strong use of conventions makes writing meaningful and easy to read. Few or no grammatical/ spelling errors.
Good

Some mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or formatting but meaning is still is clear.
Fair

Many errors in all areas of conventions and formatting. Errors get in the way of meaning.
Poor

Many errors in word usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure make meaning unclear to the audience.
Headline

Excellent

Headline draws me in and grabs my attention.
Good

Headline supports the article, but could be more attention grabbing.
Fair

Headline seems to relate to the article, but meaning is unclear or not developed.
Poor

Missing Headline (0 Points)
Picture and Caption

Excellent

Excellent picture choice. Caption draws the readers interest to want to read more.
Good

Picture & caption support your article, but could be more interest grabbing.
Fair

Picture & caption seem to relate to the article, but meaning is unclear or not properly developed.
Poor

Missing Photo and/or caption (0 points)



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