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1B WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 
WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
The Northwest Mounted Police were formed to enforce law and order in the Northwest, but policing was only one of their duties. You are a newspaper writer in the late 1870's. You have been assigned to write about the experiences of some of the members of the newly formed NWMP. The paper you work for wants you to prepare an article about the folowing. They also delivered mail, provided medical aid, acted as justice of the peace, ran elections, and took the cencus. Life was very difficult for the young men who were just starting on the job.
Rubric Code: M7763C
By hickey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Article Writing
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Use of the 5 W's

Excellent

The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language.
Good

The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct..
Fair

The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct.
Poor

The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or wrong.
Reporting Format

Excellent

The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by a reasonable and purposeful argument/supporting details. The article does not conclude abruptly.
Good

The article contains an interesting/ exciting lead.

The article is free of opinions and has a headline.
Fair

The article contains a lead but it is not interesting.

The article contains an opinion.
Poor

The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.

Does not contain a headline.
Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
The article has zero to two mechanics mistakes.
Good

The article is clear and concise.

The article contains only 3-5 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Fair

The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.

The article contains 6-9 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Poor

The article is vague and unclear.

The article contains many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Title

Excellent

A captivating title is given to the article.
Good

A simple title is given to the article.
Fair

Title does not connect well with the article.
Poor

No title is given to the article.
Information

Excellent

Written about the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Many details and specific incidents are noted.
Good

Written about some of the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Some details and specific incidents are noted.
Fair

Written about few of the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Very little details and specific incidents are noted.
Poor

Have not written about the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Details are not specific.



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