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Newspaper Rubric 
• FRONT PAGE OF THE SALEM TIMES(20 points): You will be the editor of The Salem Times Newspaper. Write at least three news articles about what is happening in Salem. Include pictures, catchy headlines, and use facts from the play. This may be created by hand or computer, but must be legible, neatly completed, and look like a newspaper.
Rubric Code: EXXA9BB
By CourtneyGebben
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Distinguished

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Apprentice

2 pts

Novice

1 pts

Requirements

Distinguished

Newspaper has:

three articles,
headlines,
pictures, and
facts from the play.
Proficient

Newspaper is missing one thing from the list of requirements.
Apprentice

Newspaper is missing two-three requirements.
Novice

Newspaper is missing many requirements.
Content

Distinguished

Informational is accurate. Choice of topic supports and goes beyond surface understanding.
Proficient

Information is accurate. Choice of topic supports narrative of the story.
Apprentice

Information is usually accurate. Choice of topic highlights some important elements of story but has misconceptions.
Novice

Information is inaccurate.
Presentation

Distinguished

Presented in the style of a professional author. Formatted to look like an authentic produce of a news reporter that you would find in a newspaper. The articles are an excellent learning opportunity for other students.
Proficient

The finished articles are written or typed neatly in columns. The articles create interest in the topics covered and raise new questions.
Apprentice

The finished articles are complete but are not in newspaper format or do not create interest in the topic.
Novice

The article is not finished and not in the appropriate format.
Creative Thinking

Distinguished

Includes original ideas or insights, looks at the topic in a new and unusual way. Creativity is evident in phrasing as well as how the information is presented in the article.
Proficient

Includes an original idea or insight. Creativity is evident in phrasing.
Apprentice

Creativity is evident in some phrasing but no original ideas or insights are evident.
Novice

No original ideas. The articles are purely summary.
Language and Conventions

Distinguished

Uses precise language and domainspecific
vocabulary to inform
about or explain the topic

Employs tone appropriate for the
audience and purpose

Communicates effectively with
audience applying correct
grammar, usage and mechanics
Proficient

Uses some vocabulary specific to domain in explanation.

Does not maintain appropriate tone at all times.

Few mistakes that do not hinder understanding.
Apprentice

Does not use any of the vocabulary words

Inappropriate tone at times.

Some mistakes hinder understanding.
Novice

No vocabulary words.

Many instances of inappropriate tone.

Many mistakes hinder communication of ideas.




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