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Article Rubric Article Rubric Use this rubric when writing articles for your newspaper. Rubric Code: W9358C By bdelany Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Journalism: Article Rubric
	Scores 1 Beginning (N/A)	Scores 2 Developing (N/A)	Scores 3 Meeting (N/A)	Scores 4 Exceeding (N/A)
Headline and Byline	Scores 1 No headline or byline provided	Scores 2 Headline overly wordy or not engaging. Byline is included.	Scores 3 Appropriate headline utilized.	Scores 4 Clever or catchy headline
Lead paragraph	Scores 1 Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H.	Scores 2 Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H.	Scores 3 Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H.	Scores 4 Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in several paragraphs.
Supporting paragraphs -explanations -details -quotes	Scores 1 Supporting paragraphs are non-existant or are very limited with supporting information.	Scores 2 Supporting paragraphs are present, but do not provide reader with adequate information.	Scores 3 Supporting paragraphs are utilized and use explanations, details or quotes.	Scores 4 Supporting paragraphs are effectively written and make use of explanation, quotes and details to further enhance reader experience.
Mechanics	Scores 1 Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.	Scores 2 Some grammar or mechanics issues.	Scores 3 Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.	Scores 4 Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Photograph / Art Includes caption of photograph	Scores 1 Photo is not included	Scores 2 Photo is included with article but is not directly inked to article contents	Scores 3 Photo is appropriate for article and includes a caption	Scores 4 Photo shows a strong connection between article and contents photographed