iRubric: News intro writing rubric

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News intro writing Criteria for writing writing effective introductions to news stories Rubric Code: BAA64 By samorl Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Homework Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Opening sentence	Poor The opening sentence simply identifies where the reporter is, and who they are going to talk to	Fair The writing gives only the topic for the story before introducing the interview subject.	Good The writing begins with a statement that might grab viewer attention before announcing the topic.	Excellent The writing grabs viewer interest and creates questions in the viewer's mind that compel the viewer to hear the rest of the story.
Voice	Poor The writing is a simple presentation of facts presented in aconcise manner.	Fair The writing tries to be coversational, but is impersonal.	Good The writing identifies with the viewer, but does not provide a viewer benefit for listening.	Excellent The writing is conversational, active, using powerful verbs and the most compelling and newest facts.
Simplicity	Poor Sentences are filled with facts, and contain phrases which may be difficult to follow when read aloud.	Fair Sentences are shorter, but contain some irrelevant information.	Good Sentences are short, but contain more than one thought each.	Excellent Sentences have one thought each, are conversational and warm.