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| Bibliographical information is complete
& in proper format. Tells author (s) of the article, article title, source, and date |
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| The Purpose of the article is identified For example: A report on science research report, news story, an explanation, a warning, persuasive essay, or presents an argument, instructional, how to do something, or is it for entertainment? |
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| The Summary of the article content is
accurate |
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| The student clearly shows connections to class work this year |
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| At least one Writer's Strategy is
identified For example, did the author use definitions, illustrations , examples, classification comparison and contrast, analysis, describes a process, narration or cause/effect analysis? |
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| What is the author's attitude/opinion
about this story? For example is the author critical?
enthusiastic? bored? in agreement? disagreeing? What does
the author believe about the topic? |
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| Evaluation of the Article's Effectiveness
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thoughtful and uses a quote to support your point. Is the
article accurate? Clear? Organized? Factual? Logical?
Objective? Confrontational? Exaggeration? |
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| Includes Your Reaction and your
reasons. Pick one or two: Did you learn something? Did you find it interesting? Do you believe it? Were you surprised? Did you discuss it with friends? |
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| Grammar and spelling are correct. Vocabulary is
carefully selected, varied and appropriately used. |
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| Format and length guidelines were followed (1.5 pages, double spaced) |
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| Article was submitted on time. |