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Newspaper Article for Student Newspaper Journalism: Article Rubric Use this rubric when writing news articles for the paper. Rubric Code: H99392 By szaffiro Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Journalism: Article Rubric
	65-69 Beginning (N/A)	70-79 Developing (N/A)	80-89 Meeting (N/A)	90-100 Exceeding (N/A)
Lead/Nut graf	65-69 Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H.	70-79 Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H.	80-89 Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H.	90-100 Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in first few paragraphs.
Organization	65-69 Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time.	70-79 The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information is presented in some sort of format.	80-89 The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure (news) or other structure (feature/opinion)	90-100 Information is deftly organized and clearly presented, following inverted pyramid (news), editorial outline (opinion), or other format (feature).
Transitions	65-69 Transitions are weak or not complete.	70-79 Has basic transitions that are choppy.	80-89 Good transitions help article clarity.	90-100 Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics	65-69 Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.	70-79 Some grammar or mechanics issues.	80-89 Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.	90-100 Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Data and Quotation Usage	65-69 No use of data or quotations	70-79 Inadequate mention of data and student quotations	80-89 Mention of data / student quotations, but not a full analysis	90-100 Data and quotations used on a high level and integrated well into the article.