iRubric: Feature Story Assessment rubric

*Structure & organization of the release 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).

*Structure & Organization of the release is easy to follow. * Paragraph transitions are presented and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

*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).

*Draws in the reader; makes reader want to read more. *Is intriguing & memorable. *Local angle addressed (WII-FM).

*Lead is okay; reader is not drawn in immediately, but is after the first few grafs. *Local angle addressed (WII-FM).

*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 WII-FM.

*AP Style followed wonderfully! *No more than one AP Style or grammar error. *Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. *Language is clear and precise; excellent sentence structure.

*AP Style followed somewhat. *Contains two or three AP Style errors. *Contains two or three grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. *Language is clear; good sentence structure.

*AP Style not followed. *Contains four or five AP Style errors. *Contains four or five grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. *Language frequently unclear; no sentence structure.

*AP Style not followed. *Contains six or more AP Style errors. *Contains six or more grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. *Language frequently unclear; no sentence structure.