iRubric: WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE rubric

The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or wrong.No title is given to the article.

The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct. Title has nothing to do with the article.

The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct. Simple is given to the article.

The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language. A captivating title is given to the article.

The article is vague and unclear.

The article contains many spelling errors.

The article contains many grammatical errors.

The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.

The article contains few spelling errors.

The article contains few grammatical errors.

The article is clear and concise.

The article contains only 1 or 2 spelling errors.
The article contains only 1 or 2 grammatical errors.

Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.

Article was not turned in on time, not typed or not double spaced. No article title, author's name, newspaper name, issue number and date.

Article was turned in on time but not typed. No article title, author's name, newspaper name, issue number and date.

Article was turned in on time and typed, but not double spaced. Has the author's name and title of the article. There are no newspaper name, date and issue number.

Article was turned in on time, typed and double spaced. It has a title and the author's name. The newspaper name appears on top of the page with an issue number and a date.