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CNN News Report Grading Rubric Rubric Code: A5545 By kmahanna Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

CNN News Report
	Unacceptable 0 pts	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts
Creativity/Style	Unacceptable No original thought put into the article/report. Minimal requirements not met.	Poor Some original thought went into the writing but there is not enough written. Writer does not demonstrate distinct style.	Fair Writer shows some creativity in this composition, however, a strong voice is not present.	Good Work is very creative and shows flair for writing. Writer demonstrates a unique style.
Mechanics/Format	Unacceptable There are several severe errors in spelling, grammar, puntuation, etc. that are distracting to the reader. The format is completely incorrect.	Poor There are many distracting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Format is not entirely correct.	Fair There are some distracting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc., but overall meaning is still clear. Format is mostly correct.	Good There are few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Format is correct.
Information (5 Ws)	Unacceptable Little information is given in the writing.	Poor Article makes no attempt to connect as a whole. All parts of the required information are not present.	Fair Article covers most of the 5 Ws but leaves out some key details.	Good Information is relevant, complete, and reads like a real news report.
Verbal Presentation	Unacceptable Presentation was not performed or previously taped for the class.	Poor Presentation was too short with little to no eye contact made with the audience.	Fair Presenter had a clear voice, made minimal eye contact with audience, and the length was satisfactory.	Good Presenter was very impressive with a clear voice, eye contact, and full development of the news report.