Skip to main content
sign in
Username
Password
forgot?
Sign up
Share
help_outline
help
Pricing
Request Info
Please enable JavaScript on your web browser
menu
iRubric: News Story rubric
find rubric
Your browser does not support iframes.
edit
print
share
Copy to my rubrics
Bookmark
test run
assess...
delete
Do more...
News Story
Journalism I Soft News Story Assessment
Rubric Code:
QX546X6
By
jrickless
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
9-12
Your browser does not support iframes.
Desktop Mode
Mobile Mode
Criterion
Exeptional
5 pts
Advanced
4 pts
Accomplished
3 pts
Developing
2 pts
Emerging
1 pts
Organization & Structure
Exeptional
*Structure & organization of the piece is clear and easy to follow.
* Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
*Sentences are short (no more than 25 words, usually).
*Paragraphs are short (no more than three sentences).
Advanced
*Structure & Organization of the release is easy to follow.
* Paragraph transitions are presented and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Accomplished
*Structure & Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
* Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
*Sentences are choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).
Developing
*Structure & Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
* Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
*Sentences are choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).
Emerging
*Structure & Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
* Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
*Sentences are choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).
Headline
Exeptional
*Headline is catchy; makes reader want to jump right into story.
* Distills the essence of the news point of a story.
*Is positive and specific.
*Contains strong, active verbs and short, simple words.
Advanced
*Headline entices reader to go on to the lead to determine if the story is worth reading.
*Contains strong, active verbs and short, simple words.
Accomplished
*Headline is mechanical.
*Headline is either too long or too short.
*Headline is vague (leaves reader wondering what the story is about).
Developing
*Headline is mechanical.
*Headline is either too long or too short.
*Headline is vague (leaves reader wondering what the story is about).
Emerging
*Headline is mechanical.
*Headline is either too long or too short.
*Headline is vague (leaves reader wondering what the story is about).
Lead & Opening Grafs
Exeptional
*Draws in the reader; makes reader want to read more.
*Is intriguing & memorable.
*5ws and H
Advanced
*Lead is okay; reader is not drawn in immediately, but is after the first few grafs.
*5ws and H
Accomplished
*Lead is cluttered or flabby.
*Lead is ho-hum; reader is not drawn in at all.
*Lead sounds mechanical (fill-in-the-blank).
*Leaves reader unsure
*Some of the big 6
Developing
*Lead is cluttered or flabby.
*Lead is ho-hum; reader is not drawn in at all.
*Lead sounds mechanical (fill-in-the-blank).
*Leaves reader unsure
* Few of the big six
Emerging
*Lead is cluttered or flabby.
*Lead is ho-hum; reader is not drawn in at all.
*Lead sounds mechanical (fill-in-the-blank).
*Leaves reader unsure
* Almost none of the big 6
Format
Exeptional
*Story is in inverted pyramid format
*Release is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Advanced
*Story is in inverted pyramid format
*Release is under or over the word length as described for the assignment.
Accomplished
**Story trys to be in inverted pyramid format
*Release is inadequate in length.
Developing
*Story lacks inverted pyramid format
*Release is inadequate in length.
Emerging
*Story is told chronologically and ignores inverted pyramid format
*Release is inadequate in length.
AP Style & General Grammar
Exeptional
*Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
*Language is clear and precise; excellent sentence structure.
Advanced
*Contains two or three grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language is clear; good sentence structure.
Accomplished
*Contains four or five grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language frequently unclear; no sentence structure.
Developing
*Contains six or more grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language frequently unclear; no sentence structure.
Emerging
*Contains six or more grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language frequently unclear; no sentence structure.
Subjects:
Business
Communication
English
Humanities
Journalism
Types:
Homework
Project
Assignment
Writing
Discuss this rubric
You may also be interested in:
More rubrics by this author
More Business rubrics
More Homework rubrics
Do more with this rubric:
Preview
Preview this rubric.
Edit
Modify this rubric.
Copy
Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.
Print
Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize
Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark
Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run
Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade
Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate
Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish
Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email
Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss
Discuss this rubric with other members.
Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.
Only with iRubric
tm
.
Copyright © 2024
Reazon Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
n202
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.