iRubric: Writing and Presenting news reports rubric

Begins with a loose reference to the topic; leaves out more than one of the lead questions; if an investigative report, does not answer Why or How

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

Begins 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

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

Presentation ends without any concluding remarks

Presenter wraps-up with a weak and brief conclusion

Presenter uses more than one strategy to summarize information. Poses one question for the audience to reflect upon

Presenter establishes a sense of summary using various strategies which re-iterate main points discussed in presentation. Concluding remarks may pose questions for further thinking and reflection