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Newspaper Article Assessment--Opinion 
Newspaper Article Assessment--Opinion
This rubric is to be used to assess a student's final copy of an opinion article for the classroom newspaper.
Rubric Code: LC8XA5
By saweiss
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Article Writing
  4

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3

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2

(N/A)

1

(N/A)

0

(N/A)

Lead/Position

4

Includes an interesting and compelling lead that introduces the issue and states its position in a clear, explicit and creative way.
3

Includes a well-written and interesting lead that describes the issue and includes a clearly stated position.
2

Includes a lead that attempts to describe the issue and establish its position but the position is unclear or confusing.
1

Makes minimal attempt at a lead.
Fails to describe the topic and establish its position.
0

The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
Content

4

The article supports the position in a way that shows mastery beyond what we learned in class.
3

The article clearly and accurately supports the position; addresses and refutes opposing arguments.
Clear and appropriate local angle
2

The article's body attempts to support the article's position, but it does so in an unconvincing way, and/or it uses inaccurate facts to support its position.
Local angle attempted.
1

The article's body does not support the article's position, or supports the position in a way that is confusing or inappropriate for a news article.
No local angle
0

The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
News style

4

Contains no errors in news writing style: attribution, paragraphing, LQTQ format.
3

Contains less than 3 errors in news writing style: attribution, paragraphing, LQTQ format.
Vocabulary is appropriate for news style.
2

Contains less than 5 errors in news writing style: attribution, paragraphing, LQTQ format.
Some vocabulary is appropriate for news style.
1

Contains many errors in news writing style: attribution, paragraphing, LQTQ format.
Most vocabulary is inappropriate for news style.
0

The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
Sources

4

The article uses multiple sources that are highly reliable and appropriate including experts, those affected and opinions.
3

The article uses 3 sources that are reliable and appropriate including expert, those affected and opinions.
2

The article uses less than 3 sources, but may be only somewhat reliable and/or appropriate.
1

The article uses only one source, or its sources are not reliable or appropriate.
0

NO SOURCES
Conventions

4

Demonstrates control of the conventions, with no errors
3

Demonstrates control, exhibiting some minor errors that do not hinder comprehension
2

Demonstrates partial control, exhibiting errors that occasionally hinder comprehension
1

Demonstrates a lack of control, exhibiting many errors that make comprehension difficult
0

The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
Time Management

4

Article submitted on time or early
Submitted both hard copies and electronic copies before class
In class and out of class time used well
3

Article submitted on time
Submitted both hard copies and electronic copies before class ended
In class and out of class time used appropriately
2

Article submitted on time
Submitted hard copies or electronic copies AFTER class
In class and out of class time
1

Article submitted late
Missing either hard copies or electronic copies
In class and out of class time
0

The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.



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  • Newspaper Article Writing, Writing Workshop - Newspapers


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