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News Story 
News Story
Write and 'broadcast' a news story documenting Edwards's first delivery of the "Sinners" sermon. In your account, provide information on the sermon itself as well as quotations reflecting its reception among the congregation.
Rubric Code: TBBAWW
By penny_71
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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The student will create a news story on Edwards's "Sinners" sermon.
  poor

0-2

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needs improvement

3-5

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fair

6-8

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good

9-10

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Engages the reader

Creates reader interest in opening and includes relevant 5Ws+H
poor

Opens with a reference to the topic which may not be of particular or appropriate interest; leaves out more than one of the lead questions; if an investigative report, does not answer Why or How
needs improvement

Opens with an introduction of the topic and includes at least three of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); also includes the Why and How if an investigative report
fair

Opens with introduction of a relevant and timely topic, including Who, What, Where, and When. In investigative report, includes the Why and the How
good

Opens with juicy introduction of a relevant and timely topic, including Who, What, Where, and When. In investigative report, includes the Why and the How
Builds content

Develops the news story with facts and details
poor

Uses one strategy to develop content; sense of drama lacking
needs improvement

Uses some strategies to develop content and heighten sense of drama
fair

Uses a few strategies to develop content, such as sequence and transitions; quotations; descriptive language/vocabulary (to enhance mental images of people and places); drama; sensory details
good

Uses a significant number of strategies to develop content, such as sequence and transitions; quotations; descriptive language/vocabulary (to enhance mental images of people and places); drama; sensory details
Theme

poor

Themes of 'Sinners' are not respectful and do not show the true nature of Puritan Literature throughout this defined time
needs improvement

Detail left out in/many topics not covered.
fair

All plots are relevant to the Era. Themes and persons are introduced with correctness.
Montage suggests a beginning and conclusion, however along the way some minor topics were left out.
good

Theme is relevant to Edwards and 'Sinners'.
Content of era is captured.
Time/history/literary themes were conveyed in a manner that was lively and unique.
Establishes a sense of closure

Wraps up story or investigation
poor

Simply ends
needs improvement

Uses a summarization strategy
fair

Creates a good ending by summarizing main points; if investigative report, ends with a global question that may suggest or encourage further exploration
good

Creates a satisfying ending by summarizing main points; if investigative report, ends with a global question that may suggest or encourage further exploration
Use of Time

Using class time in a wise manner.
poor

Fail to properly use class time to create project.
needs improvement

Wasting of some time. Not all engaged.
fair

Keeps engaged most of the time, but can use a little ambition to stay on task.
good

Student(s) involved in the project are careful to accomplish as much as they can in class and use outside time as well.
Portrayal

Was Edwards portrayed as credible? Did group follow the events as read about from sermon?
poor

Not well portrayed. Lacked credibility with actual events.
needs improvement

Lacking some credibility. Needs added details.
fair

Good job grasping the character and the time period. Could use a few more facts and details.
good

Students work to characterize their parts well and deliver lines professionally
Video Editing/Quality

Was effort put in to creating a quality product?
poor

Not polished quality. Felt very rushed, no editing done. A raw and unpolished product was turned in.
needs improvement

The basic necessities were met, but lacked substance and seriousness.
fair

Video quality is good; although, the finished product lacks a polished appeal.
good

Work behind the scenes is evident to make a polished finished product



Keywords:
  • Puritan Literature



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