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Magazine Project 
Magazine Project
Create a magazine cover that looks like a real magazine. Choose the title of the publication. Then, be sure you include a title, editorial,biography, How to..., advertisement and a free write. Be creative and make the finished product look as professional as possible.
Rubric Code: M22W68X
By mbuller
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Magazine Cover
  Exceeding Outcomes

4 pts

Meeting Outcomes

3 pts

Working toward

2 pts

Did not meet

1 pts

Magazine Cover

Exceeding Outcomes

The quality of the cover stands out. The graphics are in focus, scaled to fit the page and highly relate to the content. At first view, the cover looks as if it is the real thing.
Colors/graphics are used to add interest to the cover. Color is used to effectively bring in reader.
Meeting Outcomes

The quality of the cover looks good. The graphics appropriately fit the page and match the content.
Working toward

The cover creates a sense of being unfinished. The blank space around the graphics call out for more information.
Colors/graphics used does not bring in the viewer. The use of colors/graphics are ineffective.
Did not meet

The cover displays no indication of the contents of what is inside. Graphics are pixelated which makes it difficult to know what the images are.
Article Headlines

Exceeding Outcomes

Article headlines are eye catching and interesting, bringing the audience into the cover.
Meeting Outcomes

Although the headlines are small, the text/color of the font make it viewable to the reader.
Working toward

Headlines are hidden with small text/color which makes it hard to read the article titles
Did not meet

No titles
Editorial

Exceeding Outcomes

Opinion is clearly established and provides extensive support of the writers opinion. Fluent control of language and/or conventions in grammar present with little or no errors present.
Meeting Outcomes

Good support of the writer's opinion expressed. General control of language and/or conventions in grammar with minor errors.
Working toward

Writing vaguely expresses the author's opinion. Little control of language and/or conventions in grammar with many errors present.
Did not meet

Writing takes no side and presents no clear opinion.No control of language and/or conventions in grammar.
Biography

Exceeding Outcomes

Introduction is strong and hooks the reader with an interesting piece of information. Excellent insight into the author's life and accomplishments.
Meeting Outcomes

Introduction is basic but somewhat interesting.Hooks the reader but could be more powerful. Adequate analysis with moments of insight into the author's life and accomplishments.
Working toward

Introduction is bland. There is no true " hook " in the opening lines. Confusing or limited analysis with a simplistic view of the author's life and accomplishments.
Did not meet

Introduction is weak and leaves the reader with an sense of confusion. Student mentions very little of the author's life and accomplishments.
Procedural Writing

Exceeding Outcomes

What you are writing about is clear from the start.Anyone can follow the directions. 8-15 steps are included.
Meeting Outcomes

What you are writing about is clear. You stayed with the idea. All the steps are there and can be followed. 7-15 steps are included.
Working toward

You put thought in to this but it is hard to tell what you are writing about. More information is needed to follow directions. Fewer than 7 steps are included.
Did not meet

There is no clear or specific explanation of a process in the writing.
Grammar/Spelling

Exceeding Outcomes

Minimal errors show up randomly in all the writing.
Meeting Outcomes

Some errors show up consistently in the same spots in all the writing
Working toward

Consistent and multiple errors on each page of writing.
Did not meet

Grammatical structure and spelling makes it difficult for the reader to comprehend the subject of the writing.
Advertisement

Exceeding Outcomes

Communication is effective and clear. Text clearly and effectively gives the message and does not interfere with the Ad. No mistakes in grammar or spelling.
Meeting Outcomes

Communication is effective. Information in the text about the Ad relates clearly to the topic. May contain one or two errors in grammar and spelling, but does not effect the meaning.
Working toward

Communication is somewhat effective. The basic message is conveyed, although multiple grammatical and spelling errors are present.
Did not meet

Message being conveyed in the text is not clear. Text is difficult to read and seems to lack planning.
Free write

Exceeding Outcomes

A wide range of vocabulary is used accurately.
Your story has good organization, a clear purpose, and many creative details. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end, and is very interesting to read.
Meeting Outcomes

A variety of vocabulary is used accurately.
Your story has good organization, a clear purpose, and some creative details. It is somewhat interesting to read.
Working toward

The limited set of vocabulary is mostly accurate.
Your story lacks organization and creative details. It has an unclear purpose and does not captivate the reader.
Did not meet

The story lacks needed words or has misused words.
The ideas are disconnected and unclear, with no obvious purpose.



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