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News Cast Rubric 
Rubric to use with "Reporting Live from Boston" lesson plan. Students must perform a news cast of historical events in Boston 1763-1770's.
Rubric Code: V8C84A
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Unacceptable

0 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

4 pts

Good

6 pts

Creativity/Style

Unacceptable

No original thought put into the article/report. Minimal requirements not met.
Poor

Some original thought went into the writing but there is not enough written. Writer does not demonstrate distinct style.
Fair

Writer shows some creativity in this composition, however, a strong voice is not present.
Good

Work is very creative and shows flair for writing. Writer demonstrates a unique style.
Script

Unacceptable

There are several severe errors in spelling, grammar, puntuation, etc. that are distracting to the reader. The format is completely incorrect.
Poor

There are many distracting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Format is not entirely correct.
Fair

There are some distracting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc., but overall meaning is still clear. Format is mostly correct. Re-enactment is mentioned but not scripted.
Good

There are few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
Format is correct. All re-enactments are written in the script.
Content

Unacceptable

Little information is given in the writing.
Poor

Article makes no attempt to connect as a whole. All parts of the required information are not present.
Fair

Article covers most of the content but leaves out some key details. Some facts are incorrect.
Good

Information is relevant, complete, and reads like a real news report. All facts are correct. Re-enactments are appropriate to the story.
Presentation

Unacceptable

Presentation was not performed or previously taped for the class.
Poor

Presentation was too short with little to no eye contact made with the audience.
Fair

Presenter had a clear voice, made minimal eye contact with audience, and the length was satisfactory.
Good

Presenter was very impressive with a clear voice, eye contact, and full development of the news report.
Performance

Unacceptable

The group shows no previous preparation.
Poor

The group is very unorganized. Members do not know what they are supposed to do.
Fair

The group is not well organized. Appears that they have had minimal rehearsal.
Good

The group appears to have rehearsed and the performance flows smoothly. All members know what they should be doing.
Indvidual Participation

Unacceptable

Group member refused to work on the project.
Poor

Group member had to be redirected several times to work with the group on the project.
Fair

Group member participated in the project.
Good

Group member willingly and enthusiastically participated in the project.



Keywords:
  • News cast, performance







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