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Feature Story Rubric 
Rubric Code: Z62AC3
By jwilli96
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Feature Story Rubric
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Lead

Poor

- The lead is not appropriate for a feature story and is difficult to understand.

-Does not meet word limit.
Fair

-The lead is appropriate for a feature story, but is somewhat difficult to understand.

-Goes somewhat outside of word limit.
Good

-The lead is appropriate for a feature story and grabs the readers attention.

-About 35 words in length.
Excellent

-The lead is appropriate for a feature story and makes the reader want to read more.

-About 35 words in length.
Nut Graf

Poor

Cannot be identified in the story.
Fair

-Can be identified in the news feature story.

-Contains most of the information and is written somewhat clearly.
Good

-Can be identified in the news feature story.

-Contains vital information and is clearly written.
Excellent

- Is clearly identifiable in the news feature story.

-Contains all vital information and is clearly written.
Organization

Poor

The feature story is hard to follow and needs organization.
Fair

The feature story is organized for the most part, but could be more organized in some sections of the story.
Good

The feature story is organized in a meaningful and logical way.
Excellent

The feature story is organized in a way that presents the information in a meaningful and logical way.
Mechanics

Poor

Many errors exist in the story.
Fair

Some errors exist in the news feature story.
Good

Few errors exist in the news feature story.
Excellent

Zero to few errors exist in the news story.
Sources

Poor

Expert sources and other reliable sources are not used in the story.
Fair

Limited sources are used in the story.
Good

Expert sources and other reliable sources are used and cited in the story.
Excellent

Expert sources and other reliable sources are used and cited in the story.

Sources are appropriate for story and used in a meaningful way.
Due Date

Poor

Story is not turned in on time.
Fair

Story is turned in last minute.
Good

Story is turned in promptly.
Excellent

Story is turned in in advance for feedback from editors.




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