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Feature Article Rubric 
Feature Article Rubric
Students will write a feature article based on an interview and outside resources. 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 and/or magazines.
Rubric Code: HX6BA97
By amberdepetro
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Advanced

10 pts

Thorough

9 pts

Acceptable

7 pts

Partial/Minimal

5 pts

Headline/Byline

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. the informal is organized and transitions easily from one idea to the next.
Thorough

Topic and Subtopics are adequately developed through explanation, descriptive details, anecdotes, and direct quotations. The information is organized with some transitions.
Acceptable

Topic and Subtopics are somewhat developed through two or three types of writing. The information is typically organized with functional paragraph order.
Partial/Minimal

Topics and Subtopics need additional development due to the use of only one type of writing. The information may not be organized or difficult to follow its meaning.
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.
Works Cited

Advanced

Alls sources properly documented in MLA citation, including interview. Uses a variety of sources.
Thorough

Sources cited, but some errors in MLA citation.
Acceptable

Sources cited, but many errors in MLA citation or does not include citation on the interview.
Partial/Minimal

Only websites listed.





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