iRubric: Composition Project--Newspaper rubric

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Composition Project--Newspaper Rubric Code: J445A7 By jwimmer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Newspaper Project Enter rubric description
	Project contains none of the criteria 0 pts	Project contains some, but not all, of the criteria 4 pts	Project contains all of the criteria 6 pts
First Page The page includes a flag, the title of the newspaper, and the date of publication across the top.	0	4	6
First Page The page includes at least one article about school (or home school) and at least one article about community news.	0	4	6
Second Page Articles on this page follow ONE of the following themes: school news, community news, or editorials.	0	4	6
Overall Appearance The newspaper contains at least one graphic or photograph. Typed articles take up the majority of the space on the two pages. Each article has a headline. The newspaper is neat and colorful, and was completed on the computer.	0	4	6
Articles Each article answers the 5W-H questions. Each paragraph includes a good opening sentence, supporting details, and a good closing statement.	0	4	6
Writing Skills The student has used correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.	0	4	6