Newspaper Article Editing Rubric
By Line: (Reporter’s Name):
Place a check mark in the appropriate box if evidence of each item is found in the story. Include constructive comments in the space provided.
| Story Includes: | Self | Peer | Teacher (Optional) |
| Headline | |||
| Lead | |||
| Who? | |||
| What? | |||
| When? | |||
| Where? | |||
| Why? | |||
| Summary or Final Detail | |||
| Clearly Written | |||
| Personal Opinion is left out | |||
| Accurate Information | |||
| Correct Spelling and Grammar |
Peer Editor’s Comments:
Teacher’s Comments: