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Feature Writing Rubric 
Rubric Code: X789CC
By jteacher
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Comments

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Lead
10 %

Poor

The lead does not grab the reader's attention and make him want to read further into the story. It is written incoherently, uses poor grammar, or just is not a feature lead.
Fair

The lead is too long or rambles and is confusing. It needs to be divided into short paragraphs.
Good

The lead is written well but does not start out with specific interest-arousing words.
Excellent

The lead is specific and lively and entices the reader to go further into the story.
Comments
form
10 %

Poor

The story does not follow the L-Q-T-Q-T-Q format.
Fair

The quotes and transitions have been put into the same paragraphs.
Good

The lead follows the L-Q-T-Q-T-Q format, but the strongest quotes were not used at the beginning and end.
Or the last quote may end on the word "said" rather than the quote itself.
Excellent

The lead follows the L-Q-T-Q-T-Q-T-Q format, using the two best quotes at the beginning and the end.
Comments
quotes and attributions
10 %

Poor

Quotes are missing or are irrelevant. Story may use quotes that have nothing to do with the story or do not add any information. Attributions are missing or use the wrong word.
Fair

At least three quotes are irrelevant or are attributed with the wrong word.
Good

One or two quotes are irrelevant or are attributed with the wrong word.
Excellent

All quotes are relevant and attributed correctly.
Comments
transitions
10 %

Poor

Transitions do not exist or contain information that should be attributed to a speaker.
Fair

Transitions are irrelevant and do not bridge quotes.
Good

Transitions are present between quotes but repeat information used in quotes.
Excellent

Transitions use factual information and serve as bridges between quotes.
Comments
Style
10 %

Poor

The writer did not follow AP style.
Fair

There are at least three style errors.
Good

There are 1-2 style errors.
Excellent

There are no style errors.
Comments
Word Choice
10 %

Poor

The writer used an abundance of incorrect verbiage in the story.
Fair

There are at least three instances of wrong word choice. Passive voice verbs have been used instead of active verbs, and some nouns and verbs are not specific.
Good

There are 1-2 instances of wrong word choice. Most of the time the writer has used active specific verbs and specific nouns.
Excellent

All words are used correctly. Active, specific verbs and specific nouns have been used throughout.
Comments
Grammar and Punctuation
10 %

Poor

There are many grammar and punctuation errors throughout the story.
Fair

There are at least three grammar or punctuation errors.
Good

There are 1-2 grammar or punctuation errors.
Excellent

There are no grammar or punctuation errors.
Comments
Sources
10 %

Poor

There are no sources for the story.
Fair

Sources have been interviewed, but they are not the most appropriate authorities on the subject.
Good

Two appropriate sources were interviewed and quoted, adding vital information to the story.
Excellent

Three or more appropriate sources were interviewed and quoted, adding vital information to the story.
Comments
Structure
10 %

Poor

The story was written in one paragraph.
Fair

The story was divided into paragraphs, but the paragraphs were too long.
Good

The story was divided into appropriate paragraphs, but sometimes quotes and transitions were included in the same paragraph.
Excellent

The story was divided into many short paragraphs, of 1-3 sentences. Quotes were separate from transitions.
Comments
Overall impression
20 %

Poor

The story has no focus and does not present any information to the reader that he does not already know or could hear in daily conversation.
Fair

While the story has a focus, it does not flow smoothly and does not hold the interest of the reader.
Good

For the most part, the story's focus is clear and information flows smoothly.
Excellent

The story is lively and interesting. Information flows smoothly, keeping the reader engaged throughout.
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