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Feature Story Assessment 
Feature Story Assessment
This is a rubric for assessing feature stories in EWC 4U Writer's Craft Course.
Rubric Code: Y5268A
By marylou_wiles
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Level 4

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Level 3

Level 4

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Level Two

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Level One

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Below Level One

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Organization & Structure
30 %

Level 4

*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).
Level 3

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

*Structure & Organization and structure somewhat detract from the message of the writer.
* Paragraphs are sometimes disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
*Sentences are sometimes choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).
Level One

*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).
Below Level One

Little or no organization or structure to the story.
Headline
10 %

Level 4

*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.
Level 3

*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.
Level Two

*Headline is somewhat mechanical.
*Headline is either too long or too short.
*Headline is somewhat vague (leaves reader with some question as to what the story is about).
Level One

*Headline is mechanical.
*Headline is ineffective.
*Headline is unclear (leaves reader wondering what the story is about).
Below Level One

No headline.
Lead & Opening Graphics
20 %

Level 4

*Draws in the reader; makes reader want to read more.
*Is intriguing & memorable.
*Local angle addressed (What's in it for me? WII-FM).
Level 3

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

*Lead is somewhat cluttered or flabby.
*Lead is quite ho-hum; reader is not clearly drawn in.
*Lead sounds mechanical (fill-in-the-blank).
*Leaves reader somewhat unsure WII-FM.
Level One

*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.
Below Level One

No discernible lead or lead is clearly below the basic needed to be effective.
Format
10 %

Level 4

*Release follows
designated format guidelines.
*Release is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Level 3

*Release follows designated format guidelines.
*Release is under or over the word length as described for the assignment.
Level Two

*Release varies somewhat from the designated format.
*Release doesn't quite meet the length as described for the assignment.
Level One

*Release lacks some elements of the designated format.
*Release is borderig on inadequate in length.
Below Level One

*Release lacks the designated format.
*Release is inadequate in length.
Style & General Grammar
30 %

Level 4

*Standards for style followed wonderfully!
*No more than one Style or grammar error.
*Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
*Language is clear and precise; excellent sentence structure.
Level 3

*Standards for Style followed competently.
*Contains two Style errors.
*Contains two grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language is clear; good sentence structure.
Level Two

*Contains three Style errors.
*Contains three grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language is clear; good sentence structure.
Level One

*Standards for style not followed.
*Contains four or five Style errors.
*Contains four or five grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
*Language frequently unclear; no sentence structure.
Below Level One

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






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