iRubric: News Articles - CP rubric

No content from the historical event is addressed in either article.

The content of the news is vague. It is unclear what the article is about or the relevance of the article to history. The allegorical news article does not follow the same timeline as the original article. It is unclear how the symbols relate to the original article.

Both news articles are present. They both address Who the articles are mainly about, what is happening in the novel or history, when these events occur, where the events occur, and why the events are occurring. The allegorical article clearly relates to the original article and it is clear that the symbols and story relate to the historical event. All information is clear and relevant.

Both articles are present and meet all satisfactory requirements. The articles include details from the novel or history that are relevant and accurate. Additional explanations are given as to why details are important to the reader and why this information is news worthy. The allegorical article meets all satisfactory standards and adds explanation or information that makes the article clearly relate to the novel or other historical event.

Both news articles are missing.

Both news articles are present and there are several missing elements in the news articles. Articles are not a minimum of three paragraphs that are at least 5 sentences each. OR One news article is missing entirely.

Minimum number of paragraphs (containing 5-7 sentences each) achieved. Both articles are present. May be missing some elements of a news article but both have headlines.

Exceeds minimum number of paragraphs and sentences. Writing is clear and addresses all content. Details are relevant and explained. All features of a news article are present.