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1B WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
The Northwest Mounted Police were formed to enforce law and order in the Northwest, but policing was only one of their duties. You are a newspaper writer in the late 1870's. You have been assigned to write about the experiences of some of the members of the newly formed NWMP. The paper you work for wants you to prepare an article about the folowing. They also delivered mail, provided medical aid, acted as justice of the peace, ran elections, and took the cencus. Life was very difficult for the young men who were just starting on the job.
Rubric Code:
M7763C
By
hickey
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Newspaper Article Writing
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Use of the 5 W's
Excellent
The article provides information on all five W's with descriptive language.
Good
The article contains all 5 W's: who, what, where, when, and why/how. The facts are complete and correct..
Fair
The article tells 3 of the following: who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are primarily correct.
Poor
The article does not tell who, what, when, where or why/how. The facts are incomplete or wrong.
Reporting Format
Excellent
The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by a reasonable and purposeful argument/supporting details. The article does not conclude abruptly.
Good
The article contains an interesting/ exciting lead.
The article is free of opinions and has a headline.
Fair
The article contains a lead but it is not interesting.
The article contains an opinion.
Poor
The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.
Does not contain a headline.
Writing Mechanics
Excellent
Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
The article has zero to two mechanics mistakes.
Good
The article is clear and concise.
The article contains only 3-5 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Fair
The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.
The article contains 6-9 spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Poor
The article is vague and unclear.
The article contains many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.
Title
Excellent
A captivating title is given to the article.
Good
A simple title is given to the article.
Fair
Title does not connect well with the article.
Poor
No title is given to the article.
Information
Excellent
Written about the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Many details and specific incidents are noted.
Good
Written about some of the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Some details and specific incidents are noted.
Fair
Written about few of the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Very little details and specific incidents are noted.
Poor
Have not written about the specific difficulties that the new NWMP were facing. Details are not specific.
Keywords:
Writing Newspaper Article
Subjects:
English
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Types:
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