Questions are too vague and undeveloped; answers reveal yes or no response, reveal several factual errors which shows did not read or copied directly from text
Article does not demonstrate the elements of feature writing. The style of writing is more in line with an essay not a news feature article. No thread or nut graph is used to connect the ideas presented.
No content is weaved into the article. No direct quotes are used and only a minimum amount of paraphrasing is used that demonstrates student did not read sources .
Student work is not visually expressive of an original idea, shows no understanding of concept as part of visual presentation, shows no creativity using the original source, no
Questions begin to engage an answer with depth. Some facts are historically accurate using some direct words from sources with some ideas more fully developed than others are.
Emerging awareness of audience
Questions are open ended that elicit relevant and specific cited answers through specific details from the sources. Language is engaging with evidence of awareness of audience and purpose
Nut graph is located in the wrong paragraph for a feature article. The thread does not exist throughout the entire piece of writing. Few content areas are address as well as few quotations. No emerging voice or sense of audience.
Attempts to use creative and lively writing.
Student work is basic, in meeting the task requirements, lacks development in poetry elements and language, shows emerging voice and purpose with minimal reference
The lead adheres to the qualities necessary though is not in proper location for a feature. A thread is established to tie ideas together, but could be flusher in story. Some content is weaved into story.
Some quotations are used from sources, but relies more on paraphrasing. Emerging voice and style that is more creative. Some demonstration of audience.
Student work is an original, visual presentation, reflects original source with some details and some use of elements of poetry writing. Is a thoughtful attempt to be creative through voice and evaluation own
Questions reveal an in-depth analysis of the documents that elicit answers from a wide range of relevant and specific details from the sources. language is precise, engaging with a sense of voice, awareness of audience, and purpose
The lead is properly written as a nut graph – a delayed lead. A thread is clearly established to tie all the ideas together. The beginning and conclusion are vividly written and creative to hook the reader. Clear content areas are weaved into story not separated.
Background research through direct quotes and paraphrases strengthens the article. Quotations are relevant and appropriately placed. The writing is lively for an informed audience, and uses descriptive language to create mental pictures
Student work is an original, visual presentation that shows an understanding of concept of task, reflects thorough exploration of ideas and possibilities related to both

thoughtful interpretation or analysis of the original student work
Little description or development that demonstrates did not read sources available. No attention to details.
No facts to demonstrate era.
No sense of voice of persona assumed
Difficult to figure out the purpose of presentation. No attempt to match pace of storytelling to the story line or the audience. Little or no attempt to use images to enhance original work. The work needs extensive editing for interest.
Repeated errors in grammar and usage that distracts from the story. No music or inappropriate for the era or allusion to original source and minimal evaluation of own work
Some descriptions, but inconsistently.
Some ideas are more developed than others are.
Some ideas hint at the era. Some voice can be detected of the persona but inconsistently.
Writing is lacking creativity and is rigid
There are few lapses in focus, but the purpose is clear.
Tries to pace storytelling, but it is often noticeable that it does not fit storyline. The audience is not consistently engaged. Attempt made to create emotional atmosphere with tone and images.
Length needs to be addressed at times.
Some grammatical and usage errors that distracted from the story. Music is not long enough or used at appropriate moments
Establishes a purpose early on and maintains that focus throughout.
Occasionally pacing is too fast or slow, but is relatively engaging for the audience. Images create an emotional atmosphere at times.
The images convey symbolism and/or metaphors. The story is good with some editing needed. Grammar and usage was minimal and did not deter the audience. Music engages the audience and does not deter from the story. work
Descriptions of daily life are relevant, with some details. Some insight to the purpose is evident. Connections to the persona are emerging. Awareness of task, purpose and audience evident. Voice, tone and attitude of persona and situation is factual accurate. A good attempt at depicting the situation. original source and elements of poetry writing. Develops a clear personal analysis and evaluation that is both artistic and creative
Descriptions of personal life are fully developed demonstrating an in depth analysis of persona and situation during the era. A clear voice of persona and awareness of purpose and audience is evident with factual details.
Writing is lively, engaging, and true to task.
Engages the audience with an intriguing purpose early on and maintains it throughout the story. The pace fits the story line and helps the reader to react emotionally.
The images create a distinct atmosphere that matches different parts of the story and used symbolism and /or metaphors to enhance images.
The right amount of details is used. No grammatical or usage errors that deflects or interrupts the understanding of the story.