Journalism: Caption Writing Rubric & Student Checklist | Grades 9-12

A one-page rubric and student checklist for grading two-sentence photo captions. Attach it to any caption assignment, and grading takes seconds — the criteria are specific enough to give students real feedback without writing paragraphs of comments. What's Included: 1-page rubric, printable PDF Five criteria at three performance levels (3, 2, 1): accuracy and identification, sentence 1 present-tense visual description, sentence 2 past-tense context and significance, source credit, AP style and mechanics 15-point total with a Quick Scoring Guide (13–15 Exemplary, 9–12 Proficient, 0–8 Developing) Student checklist that mirrors the rubric — students self-check tense, names, context, and credit before submitting How to Use It:

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Attach to any caption assignment for transparent expectations. Works equally well for peer review, gallery walks, and deadline-day formative checks. This rubric is part of the Journalism: Captions Toolkit Bundle and the Journalism Rubric Bundle, both available at significant savings. Both are also included in the Complete High School Journalism Curriculum Bundle.

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Designed for grades 9-12.

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