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Newspaper Article Newspaper Article Write a newspaper article for a recent event that has occurred locally, nationally or world-wide. Your article should show you understand the event(s) that took place, who was involved and demonstrate your knowledge of the components of a newspaper article. You may include a picture/chart to enhance your article, but it is to be a minor part of your article. Remember - "just the facts!" Must be YOUR ORIGINAL WORK. Rubric Code: KX263W5 By Jazen77 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Newspaper Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Average 3 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Headline/Byline 5 pts Concise, short, catchy headline; bold & larger type; summarizes the story	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Excellent Summarizes the story; bold, large print; concise and catchy; accurate date of article; lists student reporter and location where article was written in
5 W's 5 pts The 5 W's are included in the article (preferably in first paragraph) - Who -What - When - Why - Where	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Excellent Article answers "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)"; provides most critical information
Lead/ Supporting Paragraphs 10 pts Presents unbiased facts; made up of several paragraphs, uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs, quote from individual involved in event	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Excellent Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about (5W's), multiple unbiased facts to thoroughly explain story; uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real"; presents appropriate information/comments (quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Spelling/Grammar 5 pts Correct spelling of words; correct punctuation; complete sentences; correct grammar	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Excellent All words spelled correctly; proper punctuation; complete sentences used; correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Layout 5 pts Layout of article is consistent to article printing photo has caption, headline is noticeably larger than article text	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Excellent Article is printed in columns, caption is included with photo, photo related directly to article, font size is visually appealing for reader.