EDITABLE Writing Rubric: News Article - Newspaper Writing - Journalism Unit
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Description
★★★★★ This is a great, versatile, simple writing Rubric for any kind of unit based on writing a newspaper article, news story, or for a journalism unit in (specifically in upper elementary). You can edit and change any point values you'd like!
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This rubric uses the grammar editing process of C.O.P.S. and is best paired with a unit on editing based on the C.O.P.S. system.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
Includes 1 half-sheet editable rubric to make grading your students' projects simple and effective for their success!
RUBRIC CATEGORIES:
- Content (31 points)
- Organization (9 points)
- Mechanics (10 points)
*All values are editable!
TOTAL GRADE: 50 points
^editable point values^
PERFECT FOR:
- ELA State Testing prep
- Distance Learning OR in-person teaching
- Unit Project
- Semester-long project
- Independent Work
- Homeschool
*Best for Upper Elementary and Middle School grades.
This standards-based writing rubric helps you walk your students through EVERY STEP of the newspaper article writing process with a 50-point grading scale.
WANT MORE?
*This similar Informative Essay Unit is always a bestseller in my store!
*Get the similar writing guide all about researching the CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT!
HOW TO USE:
You will download a WORD document with the rubric. This way, you can edit any value you need for your unique classroom!
Enjoy!
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Key Words:
Newspaper writing, the writing process, News Article, Rubric, Project Rubric, journalism, Writing intervention.
