Russia in Upheaval
Teacher Name: McFarland
CATEGORY
Layout- Headlines
and Illustrations
Articles Purpose
Articles Supporting
Details
Illustration
Articles Interest
Student Name: _____________________
Period: _______
4
Article has a
headline that
captures the
reader’s attention
and accurately
describes the
content.
Article has a byline.
Illustration has
caption that
describes the
people and actions
of the illustration.
90-100% of article
establishes a clear
purpose in the lead
paragraph and
demonstrates a
clear understanding
of the topic.
The details in the
article are clear,
and pertinent 90100% of the time.
3
Article has headline
that accurately
describes the
content.
Article has a byline.
Illustration has
caption.
2
Article has a
headline.
Article has a byline.
Illustration has
caption.
1
Article is missing
headline OR article
is missing byline OR
illustration is
missing caption.
85-89% of article
establishes a clear
purpose in the lead
paragraph and
demonstrates a
clear understanding
of the topic.
The details in the
article are clear,
and pertinent 8089% of the time.
75-84% of article
establishes a clear
purpose in the lead
paragraph and
demonstrates a
clear understanding
of the topic.
The details in the
article are clear,
and pertinent 7579% of the time.
Illustration is neatly
done, relates to the
article, and
enhances the article
The article contains
facts, figures,
and/or word
choices that makes
the article
exceptionally
interesting to
readers.
Illustration is neatly
done, and relates to
the article.
Illustration is neatly
done.
Less than 75% of
article establishes a
clear purpose in the
lead paragraph and
demonstrates a
clear understanding
of the topic.
The details in the
article are clear,
and pertinent less
than 75% of the
time.
Illustration is messy
Or does not relate
to the article.
The article contains
facts, figures,
and/or word
choices that makes
the article
interesting to
readers.
The article contains
some facts or
figures, but is
marginally
interesting to read.
The article does not
contains facts, or
figures that might
make the article
interesting to read.