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Write a Newspaper Article
1B WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Pretend you are a reporter who jumps into the story you have read. Write an article about something interesting or exciting that happened! Be sure your article answers all of the 5 W's: Who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Rubric Code:
S86BB5
By
aoquin
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Newspaper Article Writing
Excellent
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Basic
2 pts
Limited
1 pts
Use of the 5 W's
Excellent
The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language.
Proficient
The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct..
Basic
The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct.
Limited
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.
Proficient
The article contains an interesting/ exciting lead.<BR>
<BR>
The article is free of opinions and has a headline.
Basic
The article contains a lead but it is not interesting.<BR>
<BR>
The article contains an opinion.
Limited
The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.<BR>
<BR>
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.<BR>
The article has zero to two mechanics mistakes.
Proficient
The article is clear and concise.<BR>
<BR>
The article contains only 3-5 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Basic
The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.<BR>
<BR>
The article contains 6-9 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Limited
The article is vague and unclear.<BR>
<BR>
The article contains many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Title
Excellent
A captivating title/headline is given to the article.
Proficient
A simple title is given to the article.
Basic
Title does not connect well with the article.
Limited
No title is given to the article.
Information
Excellent
Written about one specific event from the fictional story read. Many details and specific incidents are noted.
Proficient
Written about one specific event from the fictional story read. Some details and specific incidents are noted.
Basic
Written about one specific event from the fictional story read. Very little details and specific incidents are noted.
Limited
Written about one specific event from the fictional story read. Details are not specific.
Keywords:
Writing Newspaper Article
Subjects:
English
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Types:
Writing
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