You will be evaluated by the following rubric:
 

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Understanding of articles and poems	Has little understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the articles	Has some understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the articles	Comprehends the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the articles, and appreciates the bias	Analyses the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the articles, alluding to the context of the author
Correct usage of grammar	Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently	Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc.	Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc.	Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality
Clarity of article	Alludes to the selection of detail and language, but the argument is not clear	Addresses the structure, selection of detail and language, but in a very simple way	Has a clear argument, supported by an analysis of structure, selection of detail and language	Has a very clear argument, supported by an analysis of structure, selection of detail and language, in a fluent and mature manner
Drafts	Submits no drafting with final copy	Submits sufficient evidence of drafting used to prepare for good copy	Submits sufficient evidence of drafting and other strategies used to prepare for good copy	Uses drafting and other strategies used very successfully to prepare for good copy
Tone	Tone is not suitable for an article	Tone is predominantly suitable for article	Tone used is very suitable for an article	Tone used is excellent for an article and demonstrates fluency and confidence.

**Rubric notes taken from : http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/cathteach/outcomes_analytical_essay_feature_article.htm