Use the following scale: ❹ Exemplary ❸ Accomplished ❷ Developing ❶ In Progress _________ My headline is catchy and it grabs the a en on of the reader. _________ I have included the 5‐W and how (who, what, when, where, why). _________ I have included suppor ng details that are clearly wri en and important. _________ My wri ng style is easy to follow and easily understood. _________ My words and phrases are accurate, reflec ve and easily remembered. (news reports should be memorable) _________ My conven ons are accurate (spelling, grammar, capitaliza on, punctua on). _________ My story is clearly organized with a very strong lead. _________ My story is wri en ‘ ght’ short, sweet and to the point. _________ I have included key quotes effec vely. _________ My story is wri en in 3rd person and is objec ve. _________ My summary is succinct. © h p://worksheetplace.com