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World War I Newsletter 
Writing for any Subject Rubric
A basic rubric that will evaluate newsletters written persuasively, informatively, or creatively in response to assignments in social studies.
Rubric Code: Y9X45
By scottredouglas
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Unacceptable

1 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair/Average

3 pts

Well Done

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Completeness of Information
10 %

(Score x 2)
Unacceptable

Newsletter is off subject entirely.
Needs Improvement

Newsletter does not include all of the information needed. Skirts the subject but does not hit the target
Fair/Average

Newsletter is on subject, but is general and lacks specific information and details.
Well Done

Subject is addressed clearly. Specific information and details are used.
Excellent

Subject is clearly addressed. Specific examples and details enhance the overall quality of the newsletter.
Layout / Use of Graphics
10 %

(Score x 2)
Unacceptable

Poor use of text and graphics. No headlines or seb-headings.
Needs Improvement

Text and graphics not balanced well. Minimal use of headlines and sub-headings.
Fair/Average

Mostly text with some graphic use but not much variety. Headlines and sub-headings evident.
Well Done

Graphics and text well balanced. Variety of headlines and sub-headings evident.
Excellent

Layout of graphics and text well organized throughout newletter. Creative use of headlines and sub-headings.
On Time
10 %

(Score x 2)
Unacceptable

No projects accepted.
Needs Improvement

No projects accepted.
Fair/Average

No projects accepted.
Well Done

Project turned in one day late.
Excellent

Project turned in on time.
Clarity / Organization
15 %

(Score x 3)
Unacceptable

Thoughts are incomplete and disjointed. No use of paragraphs or sentences to lead the reader.
Needs Improvement

Some thoughts stand alone or are incomplete. Ideas are not logical, nor ordered in paragraphs.
Fair/Average

Some organization of ideas, but interrupted by off-subject ideas or rambling. Repetitive sentences or ideas.
Well Done

Ideas are logical, clear, and separated into paragraphs.
Excellent

Ideas are logical, interesting, clear, and formulated into paragraphs.
Grammar and Spelling
15 %

(Score x 3)
Unacceptable

More than 20 grammar and spelling errors. Lack of correctness makes paper unreadable.
Needs Improvement

15-20 grammer and spelling errors. Fragments, Run-ons, misspellings, wrong punctuation make comprehension of ideas difficult.
Fair/Average

10-15 grammar or spelling errors. Fragments, Run-ons, misspellings, wrong puncutation detract from reading. Reader must sort through ideas.
Well Done

5-10 grammar and spelling errors Sentences make sense with proper punctuation and grammar.
Excellent

Fewer than 5 errors. Complex sentences and correct spelling add to the paper's flow and meaning
Overall Presentation
20 %

(Score x 4)
Unacceptable

Newsletter is sloppy, incomplete, and hard to read. Title is not easily distinguishable.
Needs Improvement

Newsletter is readable and includes a few of the project requirements. Title is easily distinguishable.
Fair/Average

Newsletter is readable and includes most of the project requirements. Title is easily distinguishable.
Well Done

Newsletter is easily readable and includes all of the project requirements. Title is easily distinguishable.
Excellent

Student went above and beyond and put a lot of thought into each aspect of the project requirements. Title is easily distinguishable and visually appealing.
Creativity
20 %

(Score x 4)
Unacceptable

Student showed no originality or creativity on the project.
Needs Improvement

Student just did the basics and did not include any enhancements to the project.
Fair/Average

Student just did the basics and included a few enhancements to the project.
Well Done

Student made an effort to include thoughtful enhancements to the project.
Excellent

Student went above and beyond and put a lot of thought into each aspect of the project.



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