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Middle School Journalism Rubric 
Middle School Journalism Rubric
Rubric Code: ZXC779X
By memcdermott
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Journalism: Article Rubric
  1

5 pts

2

6 pts

3

7 pts

4

9 pts

5

10 pts

Lead

1

Lead is non-existent. Lead does not relate to story's main facts.
2

Lead is weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws. Does not grab reader attention. Lead trivializes the story. Lead is too broad and/or vague.
3

Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Includes most of essential 5Ws. Does little to grab reader attention. Lead emphasizes less important facts or contains too many facts.
4

Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Includes necessary 5Ws. Grabs reader attention. Lead is a good summary or illustration of the story's most important points.
5

Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Includes necessary 5Ws. Fully engages reader attention.
Organization

1

Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
2

Organizational structure is limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid as well .
3

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid. Information mostly fits together in each paragraph.
4

The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure. Information fits together in each paragraph.
5

Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is a logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions and Lead Ins to quotes

1

Article lacks transitions. Article lacks lead ins to quotes.
2

Transitions are weak or not complete. Lead ins step on quote or are unrelated to the content of the quote.
3

Has basic transitions that are choppy. Quotes have acceptable lead ins.
4

Good transitions help article clarity. Lead ins provide context for the quotes.
5

Uses solid transitions that keep reader engaged in article. Lead ins are interestingly written and provide excellent context for the quotes.
Sources

1

Article has no obvious sources.
2

Article uses only one identified person or relies heavily on static sources like websites.
3

Article uses multiple sources, but uses them ineffectively. Obvious source who should have been included was not included.
4

Article has broad range of sources that cover most requirements of the story.
5

Article has an array of sources that cover all facets of the story. No obvious omissions are present. Demonstrates creativity and thought in selection of source material
Quotes

1

Article lacks direct quotes or proper credit.
2

Article has a few quotes that are only marginally interesting.
3

Article has some meaningful quotes, but from too few sources.
4

Article has good number of sources and some interesting quotes that are attributed properly. Paraphrased quotes are given credit properly.
5

All direct quotes are interestingly said; from interesting and appropriate sources; and given credit properly. Paraphrased quotes are also given proper credit.
Mechanics, Verb Usage

1

Significant errors make article difficult to read/understand. Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion. Significant problems with subject-verb agreement.
2

Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend. Passive verbs add some length and awkwardness. Frequent problems with subject-verb agreement.
3

Some grammar or mechanics issues. Most verbs are active. Some problems with subject-verb agreement.
4

Little or no grammar or mechanics issues. Writer uses active verb effectively. Subject-verb agreements throughout.
5

Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of article. Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Subject-verb agreements throughout.



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  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

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