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Feature Reporting News Story/Feature Reporting Feature Article Rubric Code: C34433 By ARMarshall Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

News Story The student will create a feature article.
	Poor 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Engages the reader Creates reader interest by selecting an interesting topic.	Poor Opens with a reference to the topic which may not be of particular or appropriate interest; main idea is not clear.	Basic Opens with a short lead of only a sentence or two which do not hold the interest of the read. Main thesis is apparent.	Proficient Opens with a short lead of only a sentence or two, which is interesting enough that the reader does not mind continuing with the article. Main thesis is clear but underdeveloped.	Advanced Opens with a relevant introduction of several paragraphs that engages the reader with a specific stiuation or description before moving on to the main thesis (nut graph).
Builds content Develops the news story with facts and details	Poor Content is not developed effectively; writing does not engage the reader.	Basic Uses some strategies to develop content but they do not heighten interest sufficiently.	Proficient Uses strategies to develop content and heighten interest.	Advanced Uses significant numbers of strategy to develop content, such as, sequence and transitions; quotations; descriptive language/vocabulary (to enhance mental images of people and places); drama; sensory details.
Establishes a sense of closure Wraps up story or investigation	Poor Simply ends.	Basic Uses a summarization strategy but may not end effectively.	Proficient Uses a summarization strategy to wrap up the story.	Advanced Creates a satisfying ending by summarizing main points; if investigative report, ends with a global question that may suggest or encourage further exploration.