Feature Article Rubric Name:

Standard M P NM A
RI9
Integrate
information
from at least
two texts on the
same topic in
order to write
or speak about
the subject
knowledgeably
Independently locates
and analyzes
appropriate information
to answer questions
using multiple sources.
Locates and
analyzes appropriate
information to
answer questions
with some teacher
support. Limited
sources may be
used.
Locates and
analyzes appropriate
information to
answer questions
with much teacher
support. Limited
sources may be
used. Information
may be limited or
off topic
Independently uses
many varied and
credible
sources to analyze
information to
answer questions.
Seeks out additional
or interesting
information to
deepen knowledge
and enhance final
product.


W7
Conduct short
as well as more
sustained
research
projects based
on focused
questions,
demonstrating
understanding
of the subject
under
investigation.


Paraphrases or
summarizes information
from research effectively
to answer questions.
Writing demonstrates an
understanding of the
topic.
Some ideas are
appropriately
summarized or
paraphrased.
Little evidence of an
attempt to summarize
or paraphrase.
Ideas from multiple
texts are seamlessly
integrated and
convey a deep
understanding of the
topic.
W4
Produce clear
and coherent
writing in which
the
development,
organization,
and style are
appropriate to
task purpose
and audience.
A clear focus is evident
throughout. Details
support main idea.
Organization works and
fits purpose and
audience. An interesting
lead hooks the reader.

Uses many text features
(headings, captions,
pictures)
At times writing drifts
from topic. Some
details dont clearly
support main idea.
Organization isnt clear
or may not fit
purpose or audience.
Lead is present, but
not strong.

Uses some text
features.
Writing lacks clarity
and cohesiveness.

Not enough writing to
assess.

Minimal text features.
Writing includes a
strong thesis
statement and uses
interesting details
that enhance main
ideas.
Organization makes
the piece flow. An
interesting and
effective lead hooks
the reader.

Extensive text
features enhance
understanding.










L6
Acquire and use
accurately a
range of general
academic and
domain specific
words and
phrases

Uses many content
specific vocabulary
words.

Uses some content
specific vocabulary .


Does not use content
specific vocabulary.


Writing uses domain
specific words and
the use of those
words demonstrate
an expertise of the
subject.
W5
With guidance
and support
from peers and
adults, develop
and strengthen
writing as
needed by
planning,
revising, and
editing or trying
a new
approach.
Student used the
recommended tools
(graphic organizers,
mentor texts, checklists,
peer feedback, writing
conferences) at the
planning, editing and
revising stages to
strengthen their piece.
Student used some of
the tools available to
strengthen their
writing but was
reluctant to plan or
modify their original
piece.
Little evidence of
planning, editing, or
revising the piece. Uses
many content specific
vocabulary words to
demonstrate expertise
of subject.
Student enhanced
their original piece by
effectively using the
tools available to
plan, edit and revise
their writing.