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Newspaper Article Rubric 
Newspaper Article Rubric
Rubric Code: F8BA9C
By jennifertayler
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Very Poor

2 pts

Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Organization

Very Poor

Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor

Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid (or narrative storytelling format). Does not address 5Ws & H.
Fair

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid (or narrative storytelling format) at a basic level. Answers some of 5Ws & H.
Good

The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure (or narrative storytelling format). Addresses all 5Ws & H.
Excellent

Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written. Addresses all 5Ws & H thoroughly.
Lead Sentence

Very Poor

Lead is non-existent.
Poor

Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. (Does not grab reader attention).
Fair

Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. (Does little to grab reader attention.).
Good

Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. (Grabs reader attention).
Excellent

Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. (Fully engages reader attention).
Mechanics & Transitions

Very Poor

Significant errors make article unacceptable.

Article lacks transitions
Poor

Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.

Transitions are weak or not complete.
Fair

Some grammar or mechanics issues.

Has basic transitions that are choppy.
Good

Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.

Good transitions help article clarity.
Excellent

Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of article.

Uses solid transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Verb Usage & Accuracy

Very Poor

Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion.
Errors in accuracy make story very hard to comprehend.
Poor

Passive verbs add some length and awkwardness. Errors in accuracy cause some confusion.
Fair

Most verbs are active. Errors in accuracy do not cause significant confusion.
Good

Writer uses active verb effectively. Errors in accuracy are minimal.
Excellent

Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Errors in accuracy are virtually nonexistent.
Deadlines:

Very Poor

Final draft more than 3 days late.

__________ days late.

Rough draft more than 3 days late.

__________days late.
Poor

Final draft 2 or 3 days late (circle).


Rough draft 2 or 3 days late (circle).
Fair

Final draft 1 day late.



Rough draft 1 day late.
Good

________Final draft turned in on time.


________Rough draft turned in on time.
Excellent

________Final draft turned in early.


________Rough draft turned in early.
Article Assessment
Peer Feedback

Very Poor

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Poor

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Fair

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Good

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Excellent

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Section Editor Feedback

Very Poor

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Poor

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Fair

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Good

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Excellent

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Adviser Grade

Very Poor

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Poor

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Fair

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Good

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines
Excellent

Organization
Lead Sentence
Mechanics & Transitions
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Deadlines



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  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

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