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5th Grade Feature Article 
5th Grade Feature Article
Students will write a 2-3 page feature article on a topic of their choice. The feature may include a small picture or two, but the main purpose is to inform their audience. The feature will contain an introduction, and at least two subheadings.
Rubric Code: B23X358
By jessecc
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Public Rubric
Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Organization

Advanced

Writing has:

title
author
introduction
2-4 subheadings
conclusion
information is well-sequenced
footnotes listing two major resources used
Proficient

Writing has:

title
author
introduction
2 - 3 subheadings
conclusion
information is paragraphed logically
footnotes listing one major resource
Partially Proficient

Writing has:

title
author
introduction
1 subheading
May lack paragraphs, other than subheadings.
Unsatisfactory

Writing is missing:

title
author
subheadings
sufficient details to show any organization
Clarity of Ideas

Advanced

Ideas are presented in an engaging, interesting way. Details support ideas with clarity, thoroughness, and originality. NO plagiarism.
Proficient

Ideas are sufficiently and correctly supported with details or examples.
NO plagiarism.
Partially Proficient

Ideas are supported with details. No plagiarism.
Unsatisfactory

Writing does not have sufficient details to clearly express ideas
OR shows evidence of plagiarism.
Sentence Fluency/Word Choice

Advanced

Writer uses interesting verbs, descriptors, transitions, or figurative language appropriately. There are no incomplete sentences or run-ons.
Proficient

Writer uses interesting verbs, descriptors, and some transitions. There are no incomplete sentences or run-ons.
Partially Proficient

Writer uses basic verbs or nouns appropriately. There may be a few run-on or incomplete sentences.
Unsatisfactory

Writer has many run-on or incomplete sentences
Only basic words are used.
OR shows evidence of plagiarism.
Conventions

Advanced

Writer has one or two errors in conventions that would not be obvious to most readers.
Proficient

Writer has few errors in conventions that should have been corrected using spell-check and other aids available.
Partially Proficient

Writer has several errors in conventions that should have been corrected by using spell-check and other aids available.
Unsatisfactory

Writer has many errors in conventions which impede understanding for the reader
OR shows evidence of plagiarism.



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  • feature, writing, journalism

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