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Newspaper Article for Student Newspaper

Use this rubric when writing news articles for the paper.

Rubric Code: XXWBX8B

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Public Rubric

Subject: Journalism

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Journalism: Article Rubric
	65-69 Beginning (N/A)	70-79 Developing (N/A)	80-89 Meeting (N/A)	90-100 Exceeding (N/A)
Lead/Nut graf	65-69 Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H. Lead contains less than 25 words.	70-79 Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H. Lead contains less than 25 words	80-89 Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H. Lead is between 25-30 words.	90-100 Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in first paragraph. Lead is between 25-30 words.
Organization	65-69 Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time. Article does not follow story format flow chart.	70-79 The article shows the elements of basic organization. Story format structure was somewhat used.	80-89 The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure (news) or follows the story format flow chart	90-100 Information is organized and clearly presented, following inverted pyramid (news), editorial outline (opinion), (feature). Story flows fluently, story format flow chart was used.
Transitions	65-69 Transitions are weak or not complete.	70-79 Has basic transitions that are choppy.	80-89 Good transitions help article clarity. Transition tells either who is mentioned in the quote or how they relate to the story, but not both.	90-100 Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article. Transition tells the reader who will be mentioned in the quote and how they relate to the story (if necessary)
Mechanics (grammar, punctuation)	65-69 Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.	70-79 Some grammar or mechanics issues.	80-89 Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.	90-100 Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Data and Quotation Usage	65-69 No use of data or quotations	70-79 Inadequate mention of data and student quotations. Some elements of the attribution are missing (first/last name, grade level, title/position)	80-89 Mention of data / student quotations, but not a full analysis. All Attribution elements are present, but the mechanics are missing.	90-100 Data and quotations used on a high level and integrated well into the article. All elements of attribution are present and mechanics are used correctly.