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Newspaper Article 
Newspaper Article
Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter, living back in the 1900s. It is your job to report on Edmund Barton’s election into office as Prime Minister or his death. As a journalist, it is your job to inform the public about your chosen event.
Rubric Code: HX5A5B8
By folame
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Headline/Byline

A

Concisely summarizes the story; bold, large print; concise and catchy; accurate date of article.
B

Summarizes the story well; bold, large print; concise and catchy; accurate date of article.
C

Summary of the event covers most elements of the story; bold, large print; accurate date of article.
D

Summary of the event covers is limited; bold, large print.
E

Events listed in the article are incoherent; bold, large print.
Lead Paragraph (5 Ws)

A

Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about (5W's), article answers "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)"; provides all critical information

The story contains an engaging lead which hooks the reader.
B

Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about (5W's), article answers "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)"; provides all critical information

The story contains an interesting lead which hooks the reader.
C

Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about (5W's), article answers "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)"; provides all critical information

The story contains a lead which hooks the reader.
D

Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about, including some of the (5W's) "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)";

The story contains a lead sentence.
E

No evidence of a lead paragraph.
Supporting Paragraphs

A

Multiple unbiased facts to thoroughly expand on the lead paragraph with the use of many descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real";
presents appropriate information.
B

Multiple unbiased facts to expand on the lead paragraph with the use of some descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real";
presents appropriate information.
C

Multiple unbiased facts to expand on the lead paragraph with the use of limited descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real";
presents appropriate information.
D

Limited expansion on the lead paragraph with no descriptors.
E

No expansion of paragraphs.
Spelling/Grammar

A

All words spelled correctly; proper punctuation; complete sentences used; correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
B

All words spelled correctly; proper punctuation; complete sentences used; correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
C

Most words spelled correctly; Most punctuation included; Grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.) used correctly on most occasions.
D

Some words spelled incorrectly; Some incomplete sentences used; incorrect grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
E

Words spelled incorrectly; incomplete sentences used; incorrect grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Layout

A

Article is printed in columns, bi- line is in bolder print, caption is included with photo, photo related directly to article, font size is visually appealing for reader.
B

Article is printed in columns, caption is included with photo, photo related directly to article, font size is visually appealing for reader.
C

Article is printed in columns, photo related directly to article, font size is visually appealing for reader.
D

Article is not printed in columns, photo included, font size is visually unappealing for reader.
E

Article is not printed in columns, no photo related directly to article, font size is visually unappealing for reader.



Keywords:
  • Edmund Barton



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