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News Report Grading Rubric CNN News Report Grading Rubric Rubric Code: T835X3 By chiefvhs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

News Report
	Not evident 0 pts	Needs improvement 5 pts	Proficient 10 pts	Exemplary 15 pts
Creativity/Style	Not evident No original thought put into the article/report. Minimal requirements not met.	Needs improvement Some original thought went into the writing but there is not enough written. Writer does not demonstrate distinct style.	Proficient Writer shows some creativity in this composition, however, a strong voice is not present.	Exemplary Work is very creative and shows flair for writing. Writer demonstrates a unique style.
Mechanics/Format	Not evident There are several severe errors in spelling, grammar, puntuation, etc. that are distracting to the reader. The format is completely incorrect.	Needs improvement There are many distracting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Format is not entirely correct.	Proficient There are some distracting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc., but overall meaning is still clear. Format is mostly correct.	Exemplary There are few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Format is correct.
Information (5 Ws)	Not evident Little information is given in the writing.	Needs improvement Article makes no attempt to connect as a whole. All parts of the required information are not present.	Proficient Article covers most of the 5 Ws but leaves out some key details.	Exemplary Information is relevant, complete, and reads like a real news report.
Verbal Presentation	Not evident Presentation was not performed or previously taped for the class.	Needs improvement Presentation was too short with little to no eye contact made with the audience.	Proficient Presenter had a clear voice, made minimal eye contact with audience, and the length was satisfactory.	Exemplary Presenter was very impressive with a clear voice, eye contact, and full development of the news report.