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Newspaper Article

For this assignment, you will write a newspaper article.Pretend you are a reporter and write a newspaper article based on a climactic event in your novel. Include answers to the questions; who, what, where, when, why and how. Your article must address all five "Ws:" who, what, where, when, and why. In addition, your article must have a headline and illustration with caption.

Rubric Code: WX6W35A

By criehl

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Newspaper Article Writing
	Basic (N/A)	Developing (N/A)	Skilled (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)
Content	Basic The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why.	Developing The article contains fewer than three Ws.	Skilled The article contains fewer than five Ws.	Proficient The article provides information on how and on all five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why.
Language and structure	Basic Writing lacks descriptive language and information. Organisation of information is confusing.	Developing Writing has little descriptive language and is vague on information. The writing is unclear but there is some attempt at organisation.	Skilled Writing is somewhat descriptive, providing some detailed information. The writing keeps the reader interested and informed. The structure is sound - use of paragraphs and connectives.	Proficient Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. The writing keeps the reader interested and informed. Structure and organisation is manipulated for effect.
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation	Basic Serious grammar and spelling errors interfere with the effectiveness of the article. Basic punctuation is used with frequent errors.	Developing There are some grammar and spelling errors, but it does not interfere with the article overall. Some variety of punctuation with some errors.	Skilled There are few grammar and spelling errors and a range of punctuation is used with accuracy.	Proficient There are no grammar or spelling errors present. A wide range of punctuation is used with precision.