--- title: Everything you need to teach and grade headline/caption writing description: Students will need to write headlines and captions for identification and reference. image: https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/12.11.2015-1.png --- ** [![balfour](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/balfour.png) ](https://www.balfour.com/) ** - ** - [** ](https://www.balfour.com/shop/customer/account/login/referer/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmFsZm91ci5jb20vc2hvcC9tYXN0ZXItdGVtcGxhdGU%2C/) - # Everything you need to teach and grade headline/caption writing Dec 11, 2015 [Back to Blogs](https://blog.balfour.com) [ Writing ](https://blog.balfour.com/topic/writing) , [ Coverage & Design ](https://blog.balfour.com/topic/coverage-design) *Whether or not you include feature stories or alternative copy in your yearbook, your students will need to write headlines and captions for identification and reference. Well-written headlines draw readers into the content and identify the subject. A well-researched caption, on the other hand, finishes the story the photo has started.* ![Headline Caption Rubric](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headline%20Caption%20Rubric.jpg?width=860&name=Headline%20Caption%20Rubric.jpg) Both the [**headline rubric**](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/2015_DEC/Headline%20Rubric.png)** **and the **[caption rubric](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/2015_DEC/Caption%20Rubric.png)** list sets of criteria written in four different levels of competence. As self-assessment tools, the rubrics give students clear guidelines to follow. ![Grading Rubric_Headlines Captions](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grading%20Rubric_Headlines%20Captions.jpg?width=860&name=Grading%20Rubric_Headlines%20Captions.jpg) The [headline grading rubric](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/2015_DEC/Grading%20Rubric%20for%20Headlines.png) and the [caption grading rubric](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/2015_DEC/Grading%20Rubric%20for%20Captions.png) make assessment quicker and clearer, as well as more objective and consistent. *Get more rubrics from our blog post on writing: [“Does writing still matter in yearbook? (Hint: It does.)”](https://blog.balfour.com/does-writing-still-matter-in-yearbook-hint-it-does)* ### Sign up to get yearbook tips and best practices straight to your inbox! ![Balfour horizontal with tag White-01](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Balfour%20horizontal%20with%20tag%20White-01.png?width=247&height=191&name=Balfour%20horizontal%20with%20tag%20White-01.png)   Get News and Discounts on Balfour Products! ### Get News and Discounts on Balfour Products! 2024 Commemorative Brands, Inc. Balfour is a Registered Trademark of Commemorative Brands, Inc. [Privacy](https://www.balfour.com/HelpCenter/Legal/Privacy%20Security) | [Terms Of Use](https://www.balfour.com/HelpCenter/Legal/Terms%20of%20Use) | [Legal Notice](https://www.balfour.com/HelpCenter/Legal/Terms%20of%20Use)