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Feature Article Rubric
Feature Article Rubric
Students will write a feature article based on an interview conducted with an assigned teacher. Articles will demonstrate a clear understanding of the feature writing format and the ability to answer a question with supporting details. The article will be designed using codes and conventions of newspapers.
Rubric Code:
FX4CBB3
By
ljoriddle
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Feature Article
Advanced
5 pts
Thorough
4 pts
Acceptable
3 pts
Partial/Minimal
2 pts
Headline
Advanced
The article has a creative headline that catches the reader's interest and includes a byline.
Thorough
The article has an interesting headline and includes a byline.
Acceptable
The article has an ordinary title and may not include a byline.
Partial/Minimal
The article is lacking a title and/or a byline.
Lead
Advanced
Lead introduces subject and immediately engages the reader's interest, impelling continued reading. An anecdote, quote, or facts are used to grab the reader's interest.
Thorough
Lead introduces topic and engages the reader's interest, encouraging continued reading.
Acceptable
Lead introduces topic.
Partial/Minimal
Lead vaguely introduces topic.
Body
Advanced
Topic and Subtopics are well developed through explanation, descriptive details, anecdotes, and direct quotations.
Thorough
Topic and Subtopics are adequately developed through explanation, descriptive details, anecdotes, and direct quotations.
Acceptable
Topic and Subtopics are somewhat developed through two or three types of writing.
Partial/Minimal
Topics and Subtopics need additional development due to the use of only one type of writing.
Conclusion
Advanced
Ends with a clear, satisfying sense of closure.
Thorough
Ends with a sense of closure.
Acceptable
Somewhat provides a sense of closure.
Partial/Minimal
Has an inadequate sense of closure.
Spelling and Grammar
Advanced
Text is free of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Thorough
Text is relatively free of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Acceptable
Text contains surface errors that do not impede the reader's understanding.
Partial/Minimal
Text contains surface errors that do impede the reader's understanding.
Images
Advanced
Image is interesting, creative, and adds to the story.
Thorough
Image aids in showing another aspect of the story.
Acceptable
Image is suitable for the article.
Partial/Minimal
No suitable image provided.
Subjects:
English
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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