Name ____________
Criteria
Topic _______________
Writing Rubric for Feature Article
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
General Expectations
All text is organized
around the topic
One page in length
Legible text
Title of Article
Spelling & Grammar
are correct.
Introduction
Hooks the Reader
Thesis Statement/
Controlling Idea
Body Paragraph #1
Heading/
Subheading
Topic Sentence
3-4 Supporting
Sentences
Print/Graphic Feature
2 Craft Techniques
Complex Sentence
Colored type (bolded
words) used for
content vocabulary
words (at least 1)
Body Paragraph #2
Heading /Subheading
Topic Sentence
3-4 Supporting
Sentences
Print/Graphic Feature
2 Craft Techniques
(Not aligned to the
topic)
(Somewhat aligned
the topic)
(Supports the topic)
(Enhances the topic)
Complex Sentence
Colored type (bolded
words)
Body Paragraph #3
Heading/
Subheading
Topic Sentence
3-4 Supporting
Sentences
Print/Graphic Feature
2 Craft Techniques
Complex Sentence
Colored type (bolded
words) used for
content vocabulary
words (at least 1)
Extension - How can I demonstrate a LEVEL 4
Mastery??
Evidence of Mastery (check if this applies)
1 footnote included in the article.
Stories, examples, and quotations are included and
interesting to the reader.
Glossary is included for specific vocabulary in the article.
Boxed feature or side bar
Engages the reader’s attention and pulls the reader into
the text.
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