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News Article 
News Article
Write a news article about a school event for a student newspaper. Write a headline and a by line. Begin with a strong lead. Answer the questions who, what, when, why (or how), and where in your article.
Rubric Code: A5BB26
By vlewis
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Below Basic

10 pts

Basic

15 pts

Proficient

20 pts

Advanced

25 pts

Writing Strategies

Below Basic

Article is confusing and without a clear purpose. May not answer the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions. Writer seems unaware of audience. Penmanship is difficult to read.
Basic

Article makes sense, but lacks organization. Answers most of the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions. Shows some awareness of audience. May wander off topic Penmanship is readable.
Proficient

Article is organized and makes sense. Answers the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions. Shows some awareness of audience. Stays on the topic. Penmanship is clear.
Advanced

Well organized and sequenced. Answers the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions clearly. Student newspaper audience is clearly addressed. Maintains a central idea throughout the article. Penmanship shows care about the appearance of the work. Includes a quote.
Writing Applications

Below Basic

Very little description. Sentences are either brief or confusing. Vocabulary is basic with some words used incorrectly.
Basic

Most facts and details that are relevant to the event. Writing lists facts in a stiff unrelated way. Writing does not seem to flow. Word choice needs improvement.
Proficient

Includes description that adds interest to the article. The reader clearly understands what happened. The writing flows along in a smooth way. Vocabulary fits the topic.
Advanced

Clearly explains the event to the reader in a clever or creative way. Strong lead sentence. Includes details that create interest in the event. Shows insight into why the event is important or memorable. Words are well chosen. Style resembles a newspaper article.
Writing Conventions

Below Basic

Incomplete or run-on sentences throughout. Frequent errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Basic

May include some incomplete or run-on sentences. Some errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Proficient

Writes using complete sentences. Few errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Advanced

Sentences are well constructed and varied. Strong control of grammar. The quote is punctuated correctly. Few or no errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Spelling and Grammar

Below Basic

Abundance of spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes distract the reader from the content.
Basic

3-5 spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes.
Proficient

1-2 spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes.
Advanced

Grammar & Spelling
Excellent
No misspelled words or errors in punctuation. No grammar mistakes.




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