Feature Article Study Guide & Rubric

Feature article study guide/handout for both teachers and learners. This classroom-tested study guide zooms in on the characteristics of the text type and elements/structure of the text. Detailed assessment grid included. 

This resource is also available in a bundle here: 

1. Mastering Text Types for Sec. 4-5 ESL Learners

2. Feature Article Writing Packet

⭐This resource has been designed for Grade 10-11 ESL learners (upper-intermediate and advanced levels). However, it might be appropriate for ESL/ELA students below or above these grade levels. If you teach in Québec (CA), this handout is ideal for your Grade 11 learners (Secondary 5 Core and EESL groups).

⭐The downloaded file includes:

• Study guide/handout
• Teacher directions
• Assessment grid

⭐This resource is perfect as:

• a study guide/handout when teaching or reviewing the characteristics of a feature article
• checklist for students
• assessment tool to evaluate students' writing (self/peer or teacher assessment)

⭐Assessment grid:

• The assessment grid covers:
  • CONTENT (Reinvestment of understanding of texts through the skillful selection and organization of highly relevant information from research material/texts; development of ideas; focus; coherence & cohesion)
  • TEXT COMPONENTS: FEATURE ARTICLE (structure proper to text form; visual components and other elements/paragraphs advancing the controlling idea of the article)
  • LANGUAGE REGISTER (appropriate tone and language)
  • FORMULATION OF THE MESSAGE (accuracy and clarity: varied and accurate words choice, proper expressions and collocations, errors - grammar, punctuation, spelling; clarity of message)

⭐This resource has been designed for Grade 10-11 ESL learners (upper-intermediate and advanced levels). However, it might be appropriate for ESL/ELA students below or above these grade levels. If you teach in Québec (CA), this resource is perfect for your Grade 11 learners (Secondary 5 EESL).

⭐FILE DETAILS: Paper size: 8.5" x 11" (Standard US Letter). Documents are not editable unless otherwise stated. Resources are available either in a PDF or PPT file.

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