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U.S. History Video Newsreel Project U.S. History Video Project Create a 4-5 minute newsreel that discusses the impact of WWII on your assigned group. Rubric Code: PX5CXWX By kswain73 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Video Project Create a 4-5 minute newsreel that discusses the impact of WWII on your assigned group.
	Excellent 15 pts	Good 10 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 1 pts
Knowledge of Subject 25 % Group, student created media proves comprehension, shows cause/s and effect/s of event. Newsreel clearly explains WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY about the event/issue. Provides intelligent, insightful information about subject.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Voice Over 15 % Clear, effective audio voice over, that tells story as it unfolds on screen. Dialogue matches, enhances screen action. Enthusiastic, well-paced, appropriate vocabulary, background sound complements(does not overpower) narrator.Actors, models showed appropriate emotion, communicated knowledge of subject matter.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Music/Sound Effects 10 % Were they used? Were they appropriate? Did they set proper mood? Did sound engineer ensure volume did not overpower voice over?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Additional Resources 5 % Appropriate use, but not overuse of professional/ historic media, including video clips and still photos. Restrained use of appropriate still photos and clips helps to tell the story/educate the viewer. Does not confuse. Is not just filler.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Group Dynamics/Teamwork 15 % Entire group was involved with production. Individuals were assigned tasks according to strengths and interests. Little or no infighting. Group was able to resolve issues through consensus & compromise.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Bibliography 15 % Used MLA formatting. Used creditable sources.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Technology 15 % Video is edited with only quality shots remaining. Transitions are used to keep viewer interested and film flows easily from one scene to next. Good pacing and timing. Clearly focused and well framed shots. The video is steady with few pans and zooms. Close-ups focus attention. Clips or photos added to understanding of topic.	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor