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Newspaper Assignment 
Newspaper Assignment
Make a newspaper based on 7 fables of your choice. You must include: an editorial, an editorial cartoon, a hard news article, advice column, 3 classifieds, a feature article, and an advertisement. All must relate to a different fable.
Rubric Code: LX258W4
By jfittsreyn
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Basic

1 pts

Partially Proficient

3 pts

Proficient

5 pts

Advanced

7 pts

Writing: Content

Purpose and Audience

Clear intro of ideas, concepts, Includes proper formatting to aiding comprehension. W82A
Basic

There is little evidence of the required components

Incorrectly formatted.
Little evidence of captions, headlines or titles.
Partially Proficient

Some components are covered and concepts are addressed.
Format is lacking or hurried.
There is evidence of some captions, headlines and titles.
Proficient

Components are covered and concepts are addressed with proper formatting.

Captions, titles, and headlines are clear.
Advanced

All components are covered and concepts are clear, well-formatted.
All info is aided by captions, titles, headlines and details that go beyond expectations.
Organization/Writing

Organizing Ideas and Support
All columns are developed with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other info/examples. W82B
Basic

Significant information is missing, or not recorded properly.
Little evidence of comprehension of the material
Partially Proficient

Most important information is presented in a logical sequence and recorded properly.
Some evidence of support and comprehension of the material
Proficient

Necessary information was covered logically and recorded properly.
Features show proper organization.
Supporting details and evidence show comprehension and detail.
Advanced

All necessary information was presented logically and recorded properly.
Not only does each section show a purpose, but it is backed up with well-supported evidence. Newspaper sections are well organized.
Creativity/Style

Style
Establish and maintain a formal style W82E
Basic

Student took no creative license or initiative to personalize project to suit text or self. There is no sense of the style of the project.
Partially Proficient

Student took little creative license or initiative to personalize project to suit text or self.
The style is inconsistent; seems like more than one voice.
Proficient

Signficant evidence of creative license or initiative to personalize project to suit text or self.
The style is maintained.
Advanced

Project is truly original and characterizes creativity and personalization of the project to the text or self.
Style is maintained throughout the piece.
Editing & Publishing/Reading

Demonstrate proper use of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage when writing L81/L82
Basic

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure. No evidence of proof-reading.
Partially Proficient

Several errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure Proof-reading questionable.
Proficient

A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure and structure Proof-reading evident.
Advanced

There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise. Paper can be fluently read without stopping because of grammar errors.
Graphics/Media

Reading and comprehending literature RL810
Basic

There are no pictures or graphic designs related to the articles.
Partially Proficient

Few picture or graphic designs are present with little ties to the articles.
Proficient

The articles are partially represented with pictures or graphic designs
Advanced

The articles are well represented with creative pictures or graphic designs
Audience/Oral

Active Listening Strategies

1.2 demonstrate an understanding of appropriate listening behaviour by adapting active listening strategies to suit a wide variety of situations, including work in groups (e.g., follow the conversation and make relevant contributions in a group discussion; express interest in what is being said by commenting and questioning)
Basic

Student was inconsiderate, focused on other things during presentations. Student was spoken to more than once about their behaviour.
Partially Proficient

Student was distracted and not actively engaged. Student was spoken to about their behaviour.
Proficient

Student was engaged and appeared to listen.
Advanced

Student was attentive during others' presentation. They were engaged and asked good questions.
Presentation-Speaking

Uses multimedia to strengthen presentation SL85
Presents coherently and cohesively
Uses appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.SL84
Basic

Read everything word for word
Low volume
minimal eye contact
very distracted by self or audience
Difficult to understand
Partially Proficient

Mostly read everything
Volume was often low
Little eye contact
Was distracted by self or audience
Sometimes difficult to understand
Proficient

Presented the articles & fables
Volume was adequate
Some eye contact
Few distracting habits
Clear pronunciation
Advanced

Well presented; discussed & summarized the articles.
Proper volume
Lots of eye contact
No distracting habits
Clear pronunciation
Requirements

Contains:
Titles, headlines, captions
7 article types
Newspaper layout
Pictures
Basic

Missing vital requirements; many items are not in the project.
Partially Proficient

Missing requirements, or they are not thorough.
Proficient

May be missing a few requirements, but the ones present are thorough.
Advanced

All requirements are thoroughly and capably covered.
Rubric Turned In

Rubric is handed in with presentation of information
Basic

Rubric was not turned in on time 0 points.
Partially Proficient
Proficient
Advanced

Rubric was turned in on time 4 points.




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