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Newspaper Article 
Newspaper Article
Write a newspaper article for a recent event that has occurred locally, nationally or world-wide. Your article should show you understand the event(s) that took place, who was involved and demonstrate your knowledge of the components of a newspaper article. You may include a picture/chart to enhance your article, but it is to be a minor part of your article. Remember - "just the facts!" Must be YOUR ORIGINAL WORK.
Rubric Code: QX69B5B
By sheffields
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectations

10 pts

Good

9 pts

Acceptable

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Needs Improvment

6 pts

Headline/Byline
10 pts

Concise, short, catchy headline; bold & larger type; summarizes the story
Exceeds Expectations

Accurately and perfectly summarizes the story; bold, large print; concise and catchy; accurate date of article; lists student reporter and location where article was written in
Good

Headline effectively summarizes the story; bold, large print; concise and interesting; accurate date of article; lists student reporter and location where article was written in
Acceptable

Headline summarizes the story; large print; concise but boring; accurate date of article; lists student reporter and location where article was written in.
Fair

The headline does not summarize the story; small print; vague and boring; inaccurate date of article; Does not list student reporter and location where article was written in.
Needs Improvment

The headline and byline are missing.
5 W's
10 pts

The 5 W's are included in the article (preferably in first paragraph)
- Who
-What
- When
- Why
- Where
Exceeds Expectations

Article answers "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)"; provides all of the critical information.
Good

Article answers 4 of the 5 W's; provides most critical information.
Acceptable

Article answers 3 of the 5 W's; provides some critical information.
Fair

Article answers only 2 of the 5 W's; provides limited information.
Needs Improvment

Article does not answer any of the 5 W's.
Lead/ Supporting Paragraphs
10 pts

Presents unbiased facts; made up of several paragraphs, uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs, quote from individual involved in event
Exceeds Expectations

Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about (5W's), multiple unbiased facts to thoroughly explain story; several paragraphs; uses many descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real"; presents much appropriate information/comments (quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Good

Lead paragraph summarizes what article will be about (5W's), some unbiased facts to thoroughly explain story; 3-4 paragraphs; uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real"; presents appropriate information/comments (quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Acceptable

Lead paragraph briefly summarizes what article will be about (5W's), a few unbiased facts included to explain story; 1-2 paragraphs; uses a few descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real"; presents some appropriate information/comments (quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Fair

Lead paragraph does not summarize what article will be about (5W's), no unbiased facts to thoroughly explain story; no structured paragraphs paragraphs; uses no descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real"; does not present appropriate information/comments (quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Needs Improvment

Lead paragraph is missing and there are no structured supporting paragraphs.
Spelling/Grammar
10 pts

Correct spelling of words; correct punctuation; complete sentences; correct grammar
Exceeds Expectations

All words spelled correctly; proper punctuation; complete sentences used; correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Good

Almost all words spelled correctly; mostly proper punctuation; complete sentences used; mostly correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Acceptable

Many words spelled correctly; some proper punctuation; many complete sentences used; some correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Fair

Many words spelled incorrectly; rarely is proper punctuation used; few complete sentences used; very little correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Needs Improvment

Almost all words spelled incorrectly; no proper punctuation; lacking complete sentences; incorrect grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Research Summary
10 pts

Write a 1 page summary on the article including WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and WHY. The summary should include at least three paragraphs. You should end your summary by writing at least one paragraph giving your personal opinions, thoughts, feelings about the information in the article.
Exceeds Expectations

The summary exceeded the stated requirements. All relevant information was listed and elaborated upon. The student was able to make connections between the information in the article and physical education and/or exercise.
* 3+ paragraphs
Good

The paper was a full page written with facts and the students opinion about their topic. Student demonstrated a fairly good grasp of how the information related physical education and/or exercise.
* 2-3 paragraphs
Acceptable

The summary recalled some information, but omitted several vital points. The personal response to the article did not fully relate the information to physical education and/or exercise.
* 1-2 paragraphs
Fair

The summary was inadequate and too brief. Most of the W,W,W,W information was left out or incomplete. Personal reaction to the article was missing.
* 1 paragraph
Needs Improvment

The summary and research article are missing.
Group Work
Assignment Checklist
10 pts

All sections of the assignment are included from the checklist: 3 research articles, "Model Behavior", Newspaper name, Date, Advertisements, and at least 1 Tabloid article.
Exceeds Expectations

All sections of the assignment are included from the checklist.
*6 sections
Good

Most sections of the assignment are included from the checklist.
*4-5 sections
Acceptable

Some sections of the assignment are included from the checklist.
*3-4 sections
Fair

Very few sections of the assignment are included from the checklist.
*1-2 sections
Needs Improvment

No sections of the assignment are included from the checklist.
Creativity and Visual Appeal
10 pts

Pictures and captions included with articles; Newspaper is formatted and structured appropriately.
Exceeds Expectations

The newspaper contains many creative details and pictures that are visually appealing to readers. The newspaper format fits the pages in an organized and structured way that makes sense.
Good

The newspaper has many pictures and is structured and formatted following the correct newspaper style.
Acceptable

The newspaper has some pictures, and is somewhat structured and formatted in a newspaper style.
Fair

The newspaper has several pictures, but lacks structure and formatting.
Needs Improvment

The newspaper contains no pictures and is not structured/formatted in a newspaper style.



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